So
upon starting this internship I realized that I will be in a position
where I will be around a lot of important people, with that being
said I knew I had to step up my business attire game. I have
previously worked in an establishment where I was in a managerial
position and had to wear suits everyday. But when I left that
position to return to school I donated ALL my business attire to
people on my reservation to help them have the proper attire for job
interviews. It seems I only brought two pairs of dress pants, and two
button up long sleeve shirts, one pair of dress shoes, and I am
sitting okay with ties with about twelve.
Now
I am thinking a clothing fund should be devised. This will be tough,
I am a father first, a student, and I work a part-time job. So I
don't really have an abundance of funds to just go out and go
shopping for business attire. But I know if I want it bad enough I
will find a way.
First
I started to ask my friends if they can donate dress pants, long
sleeve button up shirts, and ties. But soon found out that I am a
different size than most of my business working friends. I did get a
couple ties from one of my friends from Iowa, and that was cool and
appreciated. Next, I had to ask friends to sponsor me, (ask for
funding), I just explained my predicament. I didn't realize how much
people supported me and only wanted me to do well, but with the help
of three of my friends I was able to establish a clothing allowance
to be complete and prepared attire wise for the internship.
Therefore,
I would not be in this position with out my friends and family.
Thanks for your support...
Hello Skye,
ReplyDeleteI can definitely relate to your post about not having the proper professional attire. Before I started working for Maricopa County, I worked at Walmart. My uniform was khaki pants and a blue polo shirt. The only professional outfit I owned was used for interviews and a funeral. I was extremely excited to leave retail and start working for a government agency and I knew I had to spend money (buy professional clothes) in order to make money (earn a paycheck). Being a single mother at the time, I had to buy clothes from Goodwill because I did not have a lot of money to spare for new clothes. I wish I would have thought to ask my family and friends. I am happy to hear that you had family and friends that were able to assist you in your time of need. Good luck and best wishes!