Things I've learned so far.

So I've been at this internship for about five weeks now, and I've realized a few things about how I work, who I work well with, what people expect of you as a PR/ Marketing professional...and more. 

Warning: While this list may seem a little negative, it's not pinpointing the organization I work for. This is just a general observation of my experiences thus far.

• Don’t ever work with all girls if you can help it.
• Believe in what you are advocating/ representing, otherwise you will have a hard time performing your job well.
• Interns are always the lowest on the totem pole. Always.
• If you and your boss don’t really get along, you’re kind of screwed.
• But even when your boss doesn’t like you, suck it up.
• We have friends because those we work with usually cannot be trusted.
• Public relations can mean everything or absolutely nothing a company. Pick one who thinks you’re an asset.

On that note, Why did I choose a profession that isn’t seen as “necessary” when companies start down sizing? So lame. My professors always told me that we as PR professionals would need to prove how valuable we are to an organization. It makes sense, seeing as how the art of communication and building relationships is one of the hardest tasks us humans do.

So here's my conclusion from all of this:

I think I’m meant to be a full time mom. 

You're probably thinking...seriously, Jessica? You're going to school to be a mom? Uhh well, in a way I am. I'm learning things about myself that in no other would have happened. And the skills I am learning in my educational pursuits will also be of use for my future family.

So yeah....I said it. And I'm ok with that.