Sometimes I really enjoy the kind of work interns do. Putting together promotional packets, making copies, running errands- all of these rarely take much concentration or critical thinking. Every day in my other jobs, and in class, I'm always being pushed to think critically, look at the big picture and analyze the way my life interacts with others and creates a larger relationship to the world. But as an intern I don't always have to do this.
My life consists of 3 part-time jobs in order to pay the bills, an unpaid internship to get some good experience and build my resume so I'm competitive after I get my degree, classwork so I can earn my Masters and get a good job in the long run. And then on top of that, I attempt (and often fail) at having a social life, maintaining a relationship and struggling to enjoy myself at times.
So my internship is actually a nice break from the hectic side of life. I could make copies blindfolded and not be stressed at all. Now all I have to figure out is a way to make work, school, future/experience building and fun all be the same activity, and I'll be set. I can't wait to get a career...
Hang in there Ben. There is a lot of ebbs and flows in my internship as well.
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