Corporate America

Well, at first it seems so hard to get into. You go to college to learn something new, only to find out that this thing you have devoted at least four years of your life to, has nothing to do with the job given to you. Pissed...you work your way up; acknowledging that the odds of you getting the pay your deserve for the degree you have earned is slim to none. There are circumstances where you catch the hook-up; which then turns out to be stressful because you have a great deal to live up to. But you do it. And despite what they think, or lip behind you; you are not token; your credibility is better than that of the average. You create the Shock factor. They don't know what to do; so they unwillingly accept you. Although they are making six figures in the lat 50s and 60s; they regretfully admit that you are subsequent. Except a few years shy of their careers. Then your promotions come without warning and they don't regret their decision because your focus and precision get narrower. You have tunnel vision. Focused on that million; because your family grew up eating bologna and Top Ramen,so you are determined to make a difference. You carry yourself in a way that has the wondering if your parents already had a million. It throws them off. You smile because your comfort kicks up a notch. You are successful in your own right. Promotions equal more money which indirectly means more responsibility. Cause success does not necessarily equal stress free. And your managers lessen. You are climbing...and you are glad you made it happen. Ten years later and you still are in your prime...SHINING! As you look back, you have to reach back and pull someone else in. Now it's time to step aside so they too can win. Aren't you glad you got in...Corporate America.