Digital Dave

*ring*

“We have the results from your test. At this time we’re going to continue searching for other candidates to fill this opportunity.”

I know I have a hell of a lot of passion, enthusiasm, determination, and leadership that I would have been able provide.  I definitely could have made an impact on their software suite.

The key to unlocking our potential is being persistent in life. Things do happen for a reason.

But hey, thanks for the birthday present! In all seriousness, it’s a pretty damn good company.  Considering that they could have just sent me an e-mail rejection, they actually called me.

Side note: Good luck Robert. E-mail me on how the interview went.

They. Are. A. Doozy.  I’m sure you know.

As I spent time in the Marine Corps, I watched so many young individuals leave the military with absolutely no idea where they were going in their life.  Most of them came into the military as an escape from their past;  drugs, gangs, a poor educational system, poor family support.  But, most of the time, they knew they wanted to get out of the military soon after they enlisted, and they knew that they could find shelter (sometimes) with mom and/or pop.  But what happened to them after that?  Your guess is as good as mine.  It’s been incredibly tough keeping in touch with those brothers that left the military.  But the time leading up to them getting out, they all had one thing in common – A raised eyebrow and a built-up concern from heading out into the “Real World.”

I was pretty lucky.  I was never concerned about leaving the Marines because I knew exactly where I was going – school.  I pushed hard to get the Marine Corps to release me early to send me to school, and I was awarded the opportunity.  I finished with that portion of my life, and I knew I needed another challenge.

Now, as my four years at the university dwindle and I approach my final semester, I can easily pronounce that I am definitely concerned with the thought of finally entering the work force as a college graduate.   There are so many factors that are placed on my shoulders that make my mind race around the unknown.

The killer question is, “Do I know enough?”

I’ve already starting the process of applying to companies.  I, personally, can’t wait to find out what opportunities I do end up getting.  Whatever happens, it’ll definitely be an life altering transition.