I staffed the front desk for Tetra Tech, an engineering consulting firm, coordinating packages, answering phone calls, helping organize files, etc. The office as a whole was welcoming and I made acquaintances with the two other females under the age of 30, easy to spot in an office mostly filled with older men. I enjoyed this brief stint and low-stress position but was left constantly wondering "what next?" because mind you, temporary is temporary.
After helping format and edit one of the lead engineer's meeting notes and agenda, he recommended I look into the consulting firm, EnviroIssues and said he would put in a good word for me. Looking back, it's such a clear marker for me that completing unassuming tasks with excellence can lead to bigger and brighter things. I really do think that excelling in those small requests and my overall cheerful demeanor made a difference and gave me an "in" and a connection that ended up shifting the trajectory of my time in Seattle. More on that in Chapter 11.
Although I was only in the office for three months, I have fond memories of commuting to the office, glad to have purpose in my day and a mandatory lunch break to wander the nearby fashion district or meet up with a new friend.
A nice and easy start to adulthood,
SJW
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