When I first arrived at Wigs 4 Kids, I thought that
each department would be completely separate from the others. No one in
marketing would have to worry about the goings on in the salon, the social work
department would have nothing to do with the financial department, etc.
After being here for five weeks, however, I have
learned that this is not the case. Everybody is always in everybody else’s
business. All departments are intertwined, and all projects come together for
the bigger picture. I thought that was really interesting, and it has
definitely changed my perspective on my position.
As I had mentioned in a previous blog post, I was
very annoyed by having to do projects that were completely unrelated to my field.
Now, I am able to give a new meaning to these projects. If I’m not drafting
letters to corporate sponsors asking for funding, then Wigs 4 Kids could not
afford to support its Ambassadors. If it could not support its Ambassadors,
then it certainly could not provide them with therapy. Therefore, drafting
letters to corporate sponsors is
related to my field, although not directly.
This change in perspective has kept me motivated to
get through my sixth and final week at Wigs 4 Kids. Even if it’s frustrating, I
know now that all of the work I do is important in some way.
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