Young Workin' "Role Model"

Today at work I was asked to sit on a panel along with two other colleagues as we discussed our careers in front on 40 some-odd high school students. Anyone who knows me, knows I love things like this! Being in the forefront....speaking about...well...myself! :-) However, today was a bit of a challenge. I had to discuss and encourage 40 young adolescents to join the wonder world of accounting, when I myself don't even find it all too wonderful. When asked why we choose accounting and why we chose the firm, I had to think back to my original reason when I began interning here. If I had to answer that now I don't think I would have a legitimate reason. I ask myself that question every morning I get up and leave Dreux to come here. How quickly I can sometimes forget, I NEED THE MONEY.

Although I am still finding myself and my career path, I was able to stress the importance of networking, internships, and being involved on campus. When asked "so what do you do", I was actually able to answer it without giving the text book answer as to what auditing is. I was honest and hopefully insightful. But I left the question as to whether or not we considered leaving to pursue other professions up to my other two panelists to answer. I just smiled and prayed no one could sense my strong dislike. I love the "work-life-balance" questions and I answered by saying "ask me in a couple of years when my daughter is older". Now whether or not I'll be here, at another firm, or maybe a full time stay at home mom, is questionable. But I do know at the end of the day Dreux is FIRST. Whether at the office or in the home, I'm still a Young Workin' Mommie!