Orientation- The magic starts here

When I finally made the decision to move and switch jobs, it wasn't the job search that scared me. It was actually starting a new job. The thought of being the new person having to learn all new procedures and getting aclemated all over again was the part that made me really nervous. Coming into today, this day of my orientation, I didn't have any of those fears, those worries, those nerves. When I accepted my position, the only feelings I had were excitement and anticipation. I was ready for the new challenge and looking forward to it.


At the risk of sounding cheesy, I would really classify today as magically memorable. I thought I struck gold with my first job (traveling and all) but I really found the jackpot. There is so much passion and compassion that is just beaming from every person at the Village, people truly want to be there each and every day. Each day we are making dreams come true and now I get to be part of that. There was more than once today that I nearly teared up just listening to the stories and knowing that I will be part of those memories.


It is a tradition at the Village that the first day for a new hire they meet Mickey and Minnie and take a picture with them (Mickey and Minnie bring three friends with them and visit every Monday and Thursday). I know I am 26 years old, but I know I was just as excited as the kids in line in front of me. I will definitely remember this day! As I stood between Mickey and Minnie and smiled wide for our picture, I couldn't help but think, the magic starts here.