My friends don’t think
I’m quiet. In fact, I’m sure they
wish I would shut up! It’s when I
get into the workplace that I calm down.
I become quiet. I may joke
a bit here or there but I’m generally chill… which causes people to think I’m
shy. People assume so much about
the quietest person in the group.
They think that they are timid and meek because they aren’t yakking at
every comment brought up in the conversation but what I’ve noticed about those
who choose their words wisely is that they are key observers and some of the
brightest people you’ll ever meet.
During my first week of
working as a program tutor to high school students, I wasn’t the loud one, the flamboyant
tutor. I worked hard to make sure
everything was getting done. My
goal was not to make jokes and play around (although after hours my co-workers
and I did that). Work is what I’m
getting paid for. The thing about
working so hard is that you miss out on the moments where the fun and laughter
happens. Bonding. I usually suck it up and remind myself that that is what
breaks, after hours and weekends are for.
I’m here to do a job.
Working with so many
different personalities has taught me so much about life. I’ve been dealing with so much
personally. If you are quiet, don’t be afraid to speak up when you need
to. A closed mouth doesn’t get
fed. Not everyone is going to
notice your hard work and effort but work hard anyway. If you need to assert your presence do
so (in a kind way). Remember that
your thoughts, ideas and emotions are valuable to the world and you don’t have
to change for anyone.
J