EcceNovaFacioOmni Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 What do you mean by "doesn't really get you going"? How is ideology necessary for that? I suppose I'm saying this is a love or hate business; it can't be segmented into a 9-5, in my experience it becomes your whole life. I can't imagine anyone enjoying it who isn't an ideological die hard, but I'm just speaking from my own experience. I did not enjoy my time in it, so I just try to help people know what to expect. Some really do enjoy it, so if you're interested, maybe an internship or short-term volunteer position would be a good taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anastasia13 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) I suppose I'm saying this is a love or hate business; it can't be segmented into a 9-5, in my experience it becomes your whole life. I can't imagine anyone enjoying it who isn't an ideological die hard, but I'm just speaking from my own experience. I did not enjoy my time in it, so I just try to help people know what to expect. Some really do enjoy it, so if you're interested, maybe an internship or short-term volunteer position would be a good taste. How could you not enjoy it? You talk to random strangers, meet new people, discuss ideas, live the anticipation of an adventure movie, get rejected, get rejected again, get rejected again, get three yesses, and get the occasional bit of food, and if you have a job, most of it doesn't much matter? Edited April 9, 2013 by Light and Truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anastasia13 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 Post 4002. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCA6nqC7B20&feature=share&list=UUKvJ1qhPIgmNq2tZIhUBxCQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4588686 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) How could you not enjoy it? You talk to random strangers, meet new people, discuss ideas, live the anticipation of an adventure movie, get rejected, get rejected again, get rejected again, get three yesses, and get the occasional bit of food, and if you have a job, most of it doesn't much matter? Sometimes those new people start screaming about you are working for a 'spook' and how you should not be supporting 'qwerties.' It's hard work. If it's for you then you'll really enjoy it. I enjoyed the of it. Some people end up sobbing in their office and quitting. Edited April 9, 2013 by Hasan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4588686 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I suppose I'm saying this is a love or hate business; it can't be segmented into a 9-5, in my experience it becomes your whole life. I can't imagine anyone enjoying it who isn't an ideological die hard, but I'm just speaking from my own experience. I did not enjoy my time in it, so I just try to help people know what to expect. Some really do enjoy it, so if you're interested, maybe an internship or short-term volunteer position would be a good taste. More or less. I wouldn't say ideological die hard. You just have to enjoy the challenge and tempo and like the people and the comradery. You do need to have something motivating you. You think the individual you're working for is the greatest thing since sliced bread (some at the office), fervently believe that the other guy would have been terrible (me), and see it as a step towards being somebody's chief of staff someday (some at the office). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anastasia13 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 Sometimes those new people start screaming about you are working for a 'spook' and how you should not be supporting 'qwerties.' It's hard work. If it's for you then you'll really enjoy it. I enjoyed the of it. Some people end up sobbing in their office and quitting. Qwerties? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcceNovaFacioOmni Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 How could you not enjoy it? You talk to random strangers, meet new people, discuss ideas, live the anticipation of an adventure movie, get rejected, get rejected again, get rejected again, get three yesses, and get the occasional bit of food, and if you have a job, most of it doesn't much matter? In many ways it just wasn't what I was made to do, so while I found a great deal of it interesting, it wasn't fulfilling work. I would also say there's a large gap between the idealism of many recent grads moving to DC, and the actual work they find themselves doing. In that respect, my own naivete was at fault. None of that is to say someone else won't like it afterall. A short internship will give a clear enough picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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