My experience here at the internship is very different compared to my previous work experiences, especially in workplace culture. The worksite itself is a standard office with cubicles and other various rooms, very different compared to my last job of mainly working on location for an event. I have my own cubicle/desk where I would bring my laptop, my camera, and other materials on days that I come into the office and work on the assigned task. The cubicle itself is very big, at least to me being a small person, I have so much open space to organize and space out my materials evenly. There’s no official uniform when coming in-person, the dress code follows a business casual look in order to be comfortable but professional while working. Due to my long hair, I personally tie it back into a ponytail regardless of not being officially told to do so simply because having loose long hair can be a hazard while doing a task. I often feel very professional every time I come into the office simply due to my contrasting work experiences and actually working in an office environment.
The office overall is often quiet and slow, it’s not a fast-paced environment with projects back to back as with my last job. Due to this previous experience, I’m often waiting in anticipation out of habit even when I know nothing will happen. I’m trying to relax and take my time with tasks but not for too long because there’s still work to do that needs to get done. The one aspect that is similar to my last job is the work hours, officially working 4-5 hours in a day and being a full-time student this is beneficial for me as I have to manage my time with classes and assignments.
