To be completely honest, I have no idea what I would like my career to look like after completing this program. In terms of work catering to a broader audience, I can see myself working for a publishing firm and being involved in the publishing of a wide arrange of written works. On the other end of the spectrum, I would be content to work on the release of a cosmetic line or collection. The cosmetic world is something that I am quite passionate about in general, and I would be happy to work in a specialized department within that. Between high information and low information density, I do not know enough about either to have a strong opinion. As of right now, there is nowhere on the spectrum I feel more or less drawn to.
The presentation itself, and learning about what it is generally like to work for a bigger company like Microsoft, was immensely informative. I spent more time reflecting on the benefits of working for a massive corporation. On one hand, it offers stability and that is something that I would love to obtain. On the other, it seems boring and repetitive. I know he talked about moving around within the company when one does eventually get bored, but I do not know if that would be enough for me to be content. This is a common theme in my work life, I love stability so much but I also get bored easily and quit after the 9-month mark (if not sooner). But then I also hate starting over and being the new person. I am hopeful this aspect of myself improves as I mature.
At the end of the day, what matters to me the most is feeling like I am part of a team. The second I do not feel supported by management is usually when I shortly after turn in my 2 weeks. I will admit that I have not turned in a 2 weeks notice since early 2021. If they can fire me at any time, why is it rude for me to quit at any time? When a management team chooses to treat me as disposable, I do not feel like I owe them that courtesy. In short, I am still unsure about what I want my future to look like. But I do know mutual respect within a workplace environment is what I value most when evaluating whether I want to continue to work somewhere.
