The other day I was thinking it would be nice to have a puppy. I live with a good friend of mine and we couldn’t have an animal where we live even if we wanted to (this is why) but I love dogs. Then I realized: we don’t even have time to take care of a puppy. Toby and I have entered the real world together after years of playing basketball overseas; we both have big girl jobs and are working more than 40 hours a week.
I laughed when I told her about the puppy and she said “Ya, how do these people have families AND jobs?”
Valid question.
Since 87% of families with children under 18 have at least one employed parent (according the Bureau of Labor Statistics), chances are one of you is reading this blog right now. Gosh, I am flattered. With the small amount of free time that you have, you chose to read even just these first couple paragraphs. You, my friend, must be a magician.
Granted, Toby and I are new to the 9-5 working scene so maybe we just need to get the hang of it but I often don’t even have time to make myself food at night, how could I ever manage a family? Luckily I don’t have one, nor is there one in the making but jeez.
Being an intern puts a small damper on the bank account as well but I am already learning so much. On top of being an assistant basketball coach I am working with first year student athletes in what is essentially a study hall. I’m excited about the opportunities I’ll have to create new things, though.
Welcome to the real world, right? I have to keep remembering that most people go through this learning/gaining career experience/not making much money bit straight out of college. I can’t forget that I took a different road which allowed me to travel the world for a few years and am starting the career search a little later.
I’m told I will be adding eight hours to my work week starting soon. Huh. The scheduling people must be magicians as well.