“Choose a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.”
The timing of this blog landed on the week of my 3rd anniversary at Birds on a Cable (as well as living in Chicago), which gave me time to reflect on what the ride has been like. In these 3 years, I’ve grown so much that it’s hard to recall not calling Chicago home, or working for Birds. I think that’s part of being a grownup – you forget the past and focus on the future.
Chicago is a special place. It certainly has its ups and downs, but it always has a great heart. The people in this city are incredible; they are what makes this city great. Everyone here has equity in the city and truly cares about it. Sure, I complain about the weather and other annoyances, but that’s life. When the summertime hits Chi-Town, all of those annoyances are in the rearview mirror. I even forget about the frigid temps. The culture is a community of neighborhoods throughout our city. It’s the reason people visit other neighborhoods for festivals, or dine in new hot spots, and then try to incorporate those values they’ve learned into their lives. We are a melting pot, and accepted by everyone.
Working at Birds on a Cable is probably the most meaningful thing I’ve done to date. It’s become my second family. Coworkers and clients are second to none. We care. It’s what makes our impact so special and appreciated. Our clients are family. We have relationships with them that go above IT Support. If someone needs help, we’re here — and that works vice versa as well. It’s what drives the confidence to say “hey this might be a dumb question, but…” I think if you’re reading this, it will make sense, and if not, please reach out because I’m not doing my job.
I’ve been so lucky to feel this way. Everything has embraced me. I created a family with Kerry and Wesley, and been adopted into another at BOAC. Sometimes you have to sit back and reflect to appreciate life. Maybe it’s the timing of a blog post, or maybe it’s something else. I’m glad I was able to do so and share some of my thoughts about the last three years. I can’t wait to see what year four feels like.