2 Years Ago Today...

...I started my career in Banking! It was a great move for me and I love my job. I still remember where I was standing (in the kitchen) and what I was doing (feeding Logan in the high chair) when they called to offer me the job. I have met a ton of great people who have become good friends. I have learned so much about banking, businesses, and what I am able to accomplish if I put my mind to it. I was really nervous 2 years ago taking that drive up to the training department for my first day...how would the job go? Would I like it? Would I be able to handle it? Would I do a good job? Where would I be in a year? 2 years? Would I be a Branch Manager? I had never done business calling before, gone to mixers, or been really involved in the community. 2 years later I am a Branch Manager for 1 1/2 years, on the Board of the Chamber and I go to almost all the mixers. I am in the Lions Club, planning a Gala and I participate in other activities when I can. I really love learning about other businesses, meeting CEO's, going after the "deal" and getting the "deal".

I like researching businesses, finding out who the owners are, trying to get an appointment to see them and finally getting in the door. The biggest surprise for me was how long that process can take. It can take months and months of talking, checking in, emailing, etc to get a meeting and more time to get accounts, etc. Thankfully I am persistent or I would be going crazy!

My husband is very supportive with me learning my job, the after-work meetings, classes I am taking, etc. He wants me to be CEO so he can stay home with the kids so, he really does not have a choice! :) It is cool, too, because my oldest son can understand what I do and he asks how it is going and did so-and-so decide if they were coming to my bank or "are they still thinking about it?" I have taken him to different events and he can see how nice it feels to help out and give back.

I spent a long time in retail and the change to banking was a great change for me! I look forward to going to work everyday and I am proud of the success I have had in my career.