Self-evaluation essay

Paper #2 Rough Draft

Place: Houston

I was ready to pack for the third time this week. I had tried finding jobs, but nobody need someone who was new in town and not yet finished with school. I hated Houston, I hated my life , I hated everything. This was not a place for me. I knew it and I just need to get on with moving out when the phone rang. Jane was on the other side: “Hey, do you still want to work on that magazine?” she asked. “Of course I do, but nobody will help. Nothing is working” I almost cried into the phone. Thinking of how would I feed my kids if I stay like this. Then she said- “Well guess what? I just got off the phone with Joe and he is looking for someone in sales.” I screamed - “Yes” , “when do I get to meet Joe?” She said “ tomorrow Thursday at 8:00 am at the office where he will be conducting interviews”, I was very excited -“Omg I couldn’t believe it. Jane told me I had to be prepared so I don’t lose this new opportunity that may put me back on my feet and stay in Houston.

My emotions were to the roof and my mind didn’t stopped thinking about this new opportunity that I have to start my life in Houston. Then I started to get ready for Thursday. I make the whole day happened on my head I didn’t want to make any mistakes or delays for that important day since that job would change my live and my kids. I start getting ready my hair, make up, wearing that special wardrobe I just got for my special interview on Thursday.

Then I though, Laritza -how are you going to feel after getting and succeeding at this job? And why did you wanted to go instead of keep looking for job?-After I get the job my self esteem will increase, because having financial security was something it was affecting me. I wanted to go out of Houston because I was tired of looking and my funds were already spent. I was going to ask for help to my mother and sister. Good thing I received that phone call that change my decision and my stability.

Getting this job was my last chance to stay on this city that everyone was talking about and I was ready to move out from. Getting to that office and being part of that company was all I was needing. It would help me to pay rent, bills, for food and the basics to at least stay. Getting a house for my kids and making them fell secure, that was my commitment. This job was going to help me pay for a car as well as gas to move around. New clothes, make up and everything necessary to succeed and bring food to the table everyday.

I thank my friend and God because I wanted and waited for this job anxiously, I knew I was going to be the best sales representative that magazine was going to have. Dreams do come true, after a coupe of moths I was ascend as a sales manager and 6 more moths the VP of the company. My hard work paid off and of course I loved Houston then. After that change on my life me and my family were super comfortable, move to a different neighborhood, different school district for the kids among other things and benefits acquired with the new job and position.

Now I see that everything is posible if you have a purpose and work for it. This action made me change my perception about Houston. I am very happy on this side of town and love my life.