Whether you're working in a tiny town, a big city, or somewhere in between, as a summer intern, you're new to this whole "office job" thing. You're using Outlook for Business, you're working on not one but two monitors, and you're on conference calls. The moments when none of the above are happening (or maybe even when all of the above are happening) just demand celebration.
"Want to go to lunch?"
Because yes, let's face it, we all love food. But also, being as many of us are away from home for the summer, it's an added treat if someone is offering to take you out to lunch: hellooooo well balanced meal.
"This dress has pockets!"
Except, you're not sorry, because, well, the dress has pockets. And they're wonderful. You're going to tell everyone you see today about them, be honest.
"It's Kimmy from accounting's birthday!"
So Kimmy isn't happy about getting older, but gosh dang it you're going to celebrate her! Nothing better than a good old fashioned happy birthday at lunch.
"I'm too full for donuts."
Their loss is truly your gain. Here in the office, those donuts are anybody's mid-morning sugar - and now they're going to be yours.
"5 new e-mails"
Let's face it, the first couple of days or weeks were a bit slow. These emails are a sign! They're giving you real work! You're ready!
One from Mom, one from Dad, one from last summer's coworker, spam, spam....sigh. Maybe tomorrow.
"Here's your desk"
Well, okay, so your desk isn't thaaaat big. But you have two monitors! You have a door! You have walls! You have drawers that are all your own! What's not to love?
"Hi, my name is..."
Because you're not exactly an adult adult. Just like... a kind of adult. A girl with a job! But you want to pretend to be an adult, so you need to make friends like an adult. Step one, learn names. Step two... figure out their response to this question.
"...6th best place for females to work."
Does this need an explanation? It's cool, y'all.
"Your first paycheck..."
You'll be so weeeeealthy after all this! What a summer! What a life! You're rich!
"We're so glad to have you here."
Nothing warrants larger celebration than a comment like this! You're so glad to be here, and you're extra glad the feeling is mutual.
You're keeping the office lively this summer by celebrating the small stuff, and it's clear everybody around you appreciates it. So here's to you, office gal. Keep celebrating those victories and enjoy your summer!
