Class: Mon. March 23

In today's class, we spoke about one's expectations within an organization. These range from what an individual can expect from the organization and what the organization expects from the individual. How can we perform at our best if we never know our goals? We need purpose to our work.

During my final interview with a company (that I will most likely accept an offer from), I was asked what I expect from my job. I explained that I expect to be creatively fulfilled, but challenged at the same time. I want freedom to perform on my own with the goals set for me by the organization. I understand that I will not be accepting my dream job straight out of school. I will not particularly love each and every part of my job. I do not expect this. However, I do expect to wake up everyday wanting to go into work. Wanting to contribute to the goals of my organization.

The things that I do expect from my job are things that I struggle with in my everyday life: being creatively fulfilled, but challenged at the same time. This is a difficult balance that I am constantly striving to achieve. I think that I am choosing the fashion industry as my line of work because it encompasses both of these ideas. I want to be a leader in my field. I need to feel like I am contributing. I need my life to have a purpose.

Nothing is ever certain in life. I do not know if this job will fulfill my exceptions. With that being said, it is important to take chances. I'm excited to take a chance on this company, and I hope that they meet most of my expectations.