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The Stages Of Your First Summer Office Job, Told By The NHL

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Jul 20, 2017

The Stages Of Your First Summer Office Job, Told By The NHL

Colleen Devanney

By now, most of us have been there: That office internship where you have to actually dress nice in the summertime and are given tasks that actually matter to the "real world."

These are some of the thoughts that are probably going through your head, as visualized by the National Hockey League.

1. Getting Dressed in Your Business Clothes on the First Day

Who's that sexy young professional? Oh wait, that's me!

2. Your First Introduction/Orientation

Wow, am I really awake this early in the summertime? Do I at least look vaguely interested? Shit, I should really be paying attention to what this person is saying... Seems important...

3. Your First Hour of Your First Day of Work

I'm doing it! I'm being an adult!

4. Your First Lunch Break

Yuuuuuummmmm. I didn't think lunchtime would ever come.

5. The End of the First Day

Woo hoo! I survived! And I only have three more months of this to go! Oh damn, I have three more months of this to go...

6. Taking Off Your Business Clothes Your First Day Home

This feels better than the time I accidentally fell asleep at Toyota while waiting for my car to be detailed!

7. Making Your First Workplace Friendship

Wow, so this is how people make friends in the real-world!

8. The First Time You Make a Mistake On the Job

Look, I tried, okay?! I already feel dumb enough trying to prove myself to all of you office people and failing. Please don't fire me, I can't spend eight hours a day eating potato chips and watching Netflix... Not again.

9. The First Time You Get Praised On the Job

Like a boss.

10. Your First Weekend Since You Started Working

Wow, now I remember again why I love Fridays so much! #TGIF, amirite?

11. Your First Late Evening/Night

Why am I here again? I'm just a college student, not an actual professional...

12. Your First Day Off

Days off feel even better in the summertime!

13. When You Gather With Your Other Young Professional Friends Who Understand You

Wow, you guys totally get me! Whether you've had office jobs before or we're going through this new experience at the same time, you guys understand me in a way that my co-workers don't.

It's pretty safe to say that working that 9-to-5 office job is a pretty relatable experience. Your first experience in this type of work environment is always nerve-wracking, but, hopefully, you can find some joy and laughter in it. Thanks, National Hockey League! You understand the millennials of America!

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The Stages Of Your First Summer Office Job, Told By The NHL

Is this what the rest of my life is going to be like?

1. Getting Dressed in Your Business Clothes on the First Day

2. Your First Introduction/Orientation

3. Your First Hour of Your First Day of Work

4. Your First Lunch Break

5. The End of the First Day

6. Taking Off Your Business Clothes Your First Day Home

7. Making Your First Workplace Friendship

8. The First Time You Make a Mistake On the Job

9. The First Time You Get Praised On the Job

10. Your First Weekend Since You Started Working

11. Your First Late Evening/Night

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13. When You Gather With Your Other Young Professional Friends Who Understand You

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