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School started yesterday for Florida colleges and universities.

Not for me.

I’m not going to school this semester, because I need to prioritize. I was supposed to take the semester off to get my grad school application in order. While I have plenty of time to do this (and I halfway intend to do it), there are so many other priorities I need to organize. (Organization: the theme of 2010)

I need to find the motivation to search for a job that will give me the type of experience that I want.

I want to work for…

• A company that encourages team work and promotes morale  (I want to be a part of something!)
• A company that supports higher education and can [occasionally] be flexible with their employees schedules in order to accommodate the pursuit of higher education
• A company that provides a service that enhances the lives of real people
• A company that not only encourages communication between peers and upper management, but requires it
• A company that can justify major decisions with sound logic
• A company that listens when employees have something to say
• A company where upper management actually has an open-door policy and they make a point to make you feel comfortable so that you will actually use that open-door policy when you need to

Since I graduated with my Bachelor’s, I have learned a lot about myself and about the kind of environment that is not good for me. What I’m looking for in a company is a direct result of what I have experienced over the past two years. Fear is not an effective form of management. Instant gratification is no way to accomplish long term goals. When morale is lacking, so is hard work

Maybe once I find this [possibly fictitious] company, it will be easier to pursue higher education knowing that my employer fully supports this. Though it pains me to put off school, this is likely the best choice for my sanity.

But before I can find my perfect company, I need to find my motivation.

P.S. If any of my former college professors are reading this, I would really appreciate a letter of recommendation for my graduate program. I’ve been calling and emailing you to no avail. I will make it worth your while! (Cookies, cornbread, spanakopita, whatever strikes your taste bud’s fancy!)