summermoving

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My summer at:
Charles River Movers

  One, two, three my journey had begun again. Four, five, six I almost tripped
over that Ten, eleven, twelve I struggle on, but the end was in sight. Thirteen
and finally the landing, with a thud I placed the book box on the floor.
However, I would only be granted a short reprieve as there was still much work
to be done and another staircase loomed ominously in front of me.
During my most recent summer vacation, I worked part time as a mover for my
father's company. My job as a mover turned out to be one of the most grueling
and demanding experiences of my life. The long days and strenuous work
sometimes made me wonder if my father was intentionally giving me the most
difficult jobs he had. In addition to the physical labor, I also had to contend with
all the unfamiliar people and places I visited. These factors combined to make
my first few days of work terribly nerve-racking.
  Throughout the course of any move there are several different aspects of my
job that I had to cope with. Initially, there was the crew who I happened to be
working with on any given move. I had to push aside my attitudes about who
they were, whether I liked them or not, and how they made me feel, because I
realized that they were the more experienced professionals whom I would have
to learn from. Working in a different place every day also made my jobs more
challenging. I had to adjust to foreign locations and the various customers, in
order to successfully complete a move. By persevering through these
difficulties, I was able to gain an understanding of how to deal with unfamiliar
people and new and difficult places.
  Each move was unique and yet there was one common underlining theme
connecting all of them, transition. I have witnessed my customers go through a
complete change and seen their reactions. Some have displayed only uncertainty
and confusion, while others have expressed joy and excitement. By witnessing
the emotional extremes which other individuals have shown during a period of
adjustment, I have not only gained a deep respect about the effects of transition
upon people, but it has also prepared me for my own future transitions.
  Another aspect of life that my job taught me was the ability to work together
as a team. By following instructions and keeping pace with the more
experienced movers, I was able to earn their invaluable trust and respect. Our
mutual respect was essential to working together with maximum efficiency and
to be able to overcome any obstacles we encountered. Never was this more
prevalent than during one particularly rigorous move, the crux of which involved
hauling a large number of extremely heavy book boxes up three flights of stairs.
Though we each were able to carry many of the boxes up the stairs single
handedly, we respected each other enough to not be too stubborn or ashamed to
ask for help when necessary. It is only through great trust and respect that we
are able to work together to our utmost potential in any situation.
  My summer job was not merely a job, it became one of the most valuable
learning experiences in my life. I learned that dealing with new people and
places does not have to be a struggle. I came to realize the full range of
emotions that a significant transition can cause. And finally, I discovered that
effective teamwork is based on a deep and true respect for each other.
  Now that staircase does not look so ominous and those boxes do not feel as
heavy in my hands and if I ever get stuck halfway up I'm not afraid to call back
down for help.

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