Ever since I was young I was always taught to take what I can get and be grateful for it. For example, jobs. If I am offered a job I wasn’t taught to negotiate my salary. I learned that whatever the job posting or starting rate of pay was is set in stone. And in my teenage years I alway was very grateful and said my thanks everyday I woke up to be lucky enough to have a job. Jobs came easy because I took what I could get and always settled. Never negotiated and always layed down when I was told I couldn’t get a raise.
Fast forward to my mid-twenties. I have completed first part of nursing school and passed my boards exam. I am still continuing nursing school as an undergrad and by 2023 will be in grad school. Now, this career path may be easy study for me but I am still working hard to achieve my goals. In my mid-twenties it is harder to find a job. Even as a licensed Nurse. Why? Simply because I know what salary I want. If I don’t get it I know to walk away. Sounds selfish; it sounds as if I’m only in it for the money I know. Reality is I know how hard I work and I know my works worth.
After I graduated my CNA program I remember I told my dad I wanted to keep going to school. He asked me why not just get a job now? He knows the cost of Nursing school and I know that’s why he suggested why not just work. I will work. But I will also keep going to school and I won’t stop until I get what I want in my education.




