It is with great pleasure that I can now announce my plans for the future!
- December-Graduate
- January-Move home
- January-? Take CPA exam and PASS!
- August-Start my full time career at Deloitte
Yes, that last part is the one I am most excited about! Since mid-August I have been going through a crazy journey. The journey of "where is God leading me and how will I get there" is not one that is easy at all.
If anyone knows me, they know I am a fan of structure. So many things of this semester threw my structure off completely. I had the structure of work Monday, classes Monday night-Thursday afternoon, and work Friday.
But, my structure was thrown completely off by so many things. I am part of a Consulting class working with a real client. I had no idea what the project would include until our first meeting with our client. I was stretched in ways I didn't think possible. My accounting mind was forced to think about marketing instead. What a challenge! We are doing great things for our client and I am incredibly excited to put the final touches on our project in the next few weeks.
The other thing that threw off my structure was the unknowns of where I would be after December 13. I went on many job interviews. I filled out applications. And, if you know me well enough you know I put my full heart into the process. Before each interview I found things I loved about the firm and I fell in love with each firm. I could see myself there and I got incredibly excited. Here comes the hard part. I received 4 no's. Some of these were not even formally given to me, I just stopped hearing from the firm. Others involved me going on multiple interviews and then getting told no. Let me tell you what, rejection is even harder when you have invested your time and heart into the process.
But, here's the good part. Within the past week I received 2 yes's. I felt like I was back in the college decision. Ultimately, I trusted my gut decision and chose to accept the offer at Deloitte. I couldn't be more excited. It is such a great way for me to start my professional career.
Some of you might be wondering why I'm not starting until August. I am going to take a break. I am going to take time off. Yes, that is so unlike me. But, remember I'll still be taking 4 sections of the CPA exam which is not an easy task. I have made the decision to move home for the transitional period to spend time with my family, work for my dad when I have time, and pass all 4 sections of the CPA.
I could literally feel the weight come off my shoulders when I received my offer from Deloitte. That feeling has stayed and I am thrilled to take time off. I look forward to spending time spoiling my niece. I look forward to following where the Lord continues to call me to go. I look forward to being an example for others. I hope to give back in some way to others in the ways that have been done for me. I have not missed or forgotten all the prayers, coffee, snacks, listening ears, and hugs that I have been given through my time at Trinity. I am looking forward to this next chapter as scary and unknown as it is.
With Love,
Stephanie
