Colton is just about to enter the world of working adults. He is goal-driven and has his mind set for the next 10 years. Will he still follow his plans if he meets his new boss?
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(A shirtless pic of Colton Cowell)
I am ready to face the corporate world. This is what I have been telling myself for the past few weeks. I got hired by one of the top financial companies and I am shaking in my boots because this is the official start of me slaving my way to reach my dreams. You see, I am expected to support my family financially now that I am about to start my work and it is a huge burden to carry. I lost my mother at an early age and my father works two jobs just to provide for my two younger siblings. One is about to enter college and the other one is in middle school. Life is definitely hard for the middle class and this capitalistic world ain't helping.
It is quite ironic though because I am about to be part of that world that I loathe so much because I need to. Honestly, I would rather travel the world and try all the exotic food in Asia but I got no choice but to work full time. Maybe I could do that once my two siblings finish their studies, huh? Or maybe, I can get promoted once I finish my master's degree in Business Management.
Yes, I am quite the studious student back in college but I was also a student-athlete. I really had to work double time just so I can support my studies and here I am once again working double time even after I finish my studies. I am just glad that my company is ok that I have classes after work. They actually encouraged me to finish my master's as soon as possible if I want promotion and a higher salary. So for now I guess, that is my goal and nothing should distract me from reaching that.
I went to meet the head of human resource for my instructions and maybe meet my boss. I was then assigned to my desk and some tasks that I should familiarize myself with. She then asked me to wait because one of my co-workers will help me with the tasks and will train me. As I anxiously waited for my co-worker, I looked around our office. We are at the middle floor of the building, 23rd floor if I am not mistaken and this is one huge office space. There are a lot of cubicles and two huge offices in the corner.
So I am guessing those are the offices of the manager and senior manager. I wonder who amongst these people that are roaming around is my boss? Is she a woman or a man? I hope they aren't that much older than me because I am not sure I can hang out with them if they are. I chuckle at the thought because one advice I received is to hang out with your boss and be friends with them to gain their trust. If they trust you enough, then the higher the chance of promotion. I know it sounds ridiculous but I might as well try.
I smile at the thought of being friendly with the boss because I am not that kind of person. I kept a small circle of friends when I was in college because I felt like it would be a distraction if I am friends with all of my classmates or even team mates. I dunno, maybe I was just closed off because I knew that I have to finish my studies and work immediately because of my situation. I was never sad though because the two friends that I have are the best you could ask for. Justin and Mina, they are actually a couple, have been my best friends since my freshman years.
