Hello!
It's been awhile, and I sincerely apologize for my absence. However, unlike other times where I slack on posting and attribute it to "too much school work", this time it is very legitimate-at least I think so. I moved back to San Francisco....
BECAUSE I GOT A JOB!
I'm not really sure how I pulled this off, but I approached a tech start up called
Good Eggs, and asked if I could work/intern for them. To my surprise, they responded. It went a little something like this:
Me in March: Good Eggs! I really like what you're doing can I work for you?
Me in late June: Good Eggs! I'm obsessed with you! Can I come hang out, please please please please?
GE on a Friday: Sure we'll interview you. [interview takes place here] Can you start work on Monday?
Me: No?
Me on the following Thursday: Ok I'll be there Wednesday! I'm on my way!
Obviously that's the over simplified version, but you get the gist. You can call me if you need the details. I had to leave my delightful internship with Red Tomato in pursuit of unprecedented opportunities. I packed my things and booked a one way ticket to San Francisco! I arrived at midnight the day I started work. Ever since it's been non-stop work, jam packed with fun and new learning experiences. I'm particularly psyched to be working for Good Eggs because they are working to cultivate local food systems in a sustainable manner, worldwide. One of their primary focuses is accessibility in all senses of the word. They make accessing local food super convenient. Through Good Eggs, you can have local food delivered to your house or you can pick up local food from several different vendors in one location in your neighborhood.
Here's some other ridiculously awesome things about GE:
I'm learning new skills and facts left and right.
They trust that I had a good brain and give me actual responsibilities and not just "can you make coffee?" (Of note, I've never worked that kind of job).
They personally interact with all of the food producers.
They work in the best interest of small food producers' and local farmers.
They also work in the best interest of the customers (i.e. so far Bay Area folk) and take all of their feedback into consideration.
We have lunch together, family style, every day.
The office consists only of ridiculously brilliant, kind, warm, and funny people.
We have pie every Friday.
We have a napping loft.
Everyone works hard.
I really believe in the company's mission statement, and it feels like an honor to be able to work for such a cool start up.
Almost everyone bikes to work-- I would if I had more confidence in my coordination.
If you want to learn more about where I am devoting all of my time and energy to, check out our
website when in launches on July 26th, 2012 and come to our
Pig Roast Launch Party on July 26th from 6pm-9pm at the Mission Street Market on Bartlett at 22nd Street.
Cheers!
