A brief word about business

When I first arrived here in China I was greeted by the saying, "We work hard and we play hard." Well up to this point I've talked only about the playing. Allow me a moment please, to talk about the work.

Back when I was 19 I decided to leave college for the uncertainties of radio trade school. At the time I was hellbent on becoming involved in any way possible with the musical airwaves that crisscrossed the country. In the meantime I made ends meet by working for my father in the box industry. Soon dreams of becoming the next Wolfman Jack bowed down to reality. It was the result of needing to make ends meet. With the subsequent bills of independence and a blossoming interest in this intriguing industry I found myself straying from my original dream to this day's reality. I quickly found a fondness and curiosity that enticed me to dedicate myself to the world of boxes. Packaging if you will.
Ever since the day that I was taught the value of a dollar I have been a hard worker. Working in my dad's plant when I was 13, surrounded by Mexican nationals separated from their families earning and saving for their families' futures, I always felt a need to prove myself. I was never going to be an easy going, privileged whetto. I decided from day one that I will work just as hard if not harder than anyone around me. I would not tolerate or accept any disrespect. I may be the boss's son but I'll run circles around you when it comes to any task given. I had started out wanting to earn enough money to buy a guitar and I ended up learning a lesson that has molded my life.
It is with this mantra that I have found myself working for my current employer Paccess. Through hard work and smart networking I have found employment with this company. One year into the gig they have decided to send me to their China office to help supervise and over see their current design department to make sure that they are running at a fluid level. I accept the challenge and find myself watching over a capable bunch that's knee deep in work looking at an impending avalanche of assignments. This is a good thing. I am able to add valued assistance and tutelage to my charge.
Today a prospective client came in to view our office and I was asked to make a presentation demonstrating our capabilities. There were 9 people all told. I was able to give such a knowledgeable and persuasive presentation that the client was left deciding just how much business they should bring us. If not some, all. Talking to this, at first, wary group, I was able to express myself in a highly knowledgeable way describing my companies attributes and capabilities with a comfort and ease that comes only with a total understanding of one's craft. It is moments like these that are cornerstones for one's career. An occasion to reflect upon. Understanding the efforts given, time spent, and sweat dedicated.

I have prided myself with the ability of setting goals and achieving them. I have done this consistently for the past several years and I currently find myself exceeding previous predictions. In work and in my personal life. This is good.


After the meeting, A high ranking member of the main office who happened to be present later asked me if I was a designer or really a salesman in disguise. I took it as a great compliment.

I'm here for one reason and that is career advancement. It seems to be working