Wonderhands

This is a long post, but a milestone in my life and I want to share it with you all my frens. I hope you can draw some inspiration from this as I have from all of you. Two years ago, I took a janitor job at Contract Research Lab to provide financial stability while I chased my dream of becoming a Community Manager in web3. I poured my heart into creating unique experiences at Canna Sapiens, planning and dreaming during my eight hour shifts. Scrubbing baseboards and cleaning toilets didn’t faze me knowing I’d clock out and dive into my web3 passion kept me going. I didn’t mind cleaning up messes because I was building something meaningful outside of work. But something unexpected happened. My passion for leadership and inspiring others bled into my day job. I went above and beyond, not just cleaning but solving problems others couldn’t. When lab ops deemed mechanical issues like the sinks pressure “unsolvable,” I rebuilt faucets and proved them wrong. When I saw something I did something, I asked for help when needed but I took initiative. I even advised our company president on bitcoin, sharing the history and significance of BTC from its inception. No task was too small, no challenge too big I kept asking for more to do, taking on countless initiatives. When I thought a full-time web3 opportunity was on the horizon, I put in my notice. The team at my company was genuinely sad to see me go. But when that opportunity fell through, I humbly returned, and my supervisor did something extraordinary. She encouraged me, a college dropout, the glorified janitor, to apply for a Sample Management Tech 1 role a position I thought I was not qualified for. To my surprise, I got it, and I was told it was not because my references or my charm but through the respect I’d earned from leadership and colleagues alike. Throughly my hard work day in and day out in one the most unappreciated jobs in the world, I NEVER complained and always saw the brighter side of things. My supervisor’s words will stay with me forever. She told me I have the best character traits any employer could ask for more integrity than most people will ever have in a lifetime. She said she is glad she is no longer supervising the janitorial staff because she’ll never find another like me. I cried, overwhelmed by how seen and appreciated I felt, not just in words but in actions. That moment, and this promotion, showed me how far dedication and authenticity can take you. I thought sweat equity only mattered in web3 but it matters in life in general. Starting Monday, I’ll dawn a lab coat and step into a dream I gave up long ago: working in a lab. I never imagined I’d be here, living a dream I thought was out of reach. Reflecting on this journey, I’ve learned that dreams can change, and that’s okay. The incredible people I met in web3 taught me we all have the same 24 hours it’s up to us to make them count. You can chase multiple dreams, and sometimes, the unexpected ones become the most fulfilling. I’m forever grateful to Alturas Analytics for believing in me and to the web3 community for showing me what’s possible. Forever humbled, forever inspired. S/O to @Wonderhands @pineapplecetta @Colorsuper @the_pons @PlatyMama_ @mariannehere @metacryptonian @NftProtege @bogan8888 @TrEbLeNoBaSs @MoarkyMoark @TTjewellerr @BerlinTheNug @swankyjohnx @clintsealwood @tmoneyyETH @NftRiles @FilipFinks @TBagginson @DanialNewz @agent64209 @NrthWestBound @robbiedawgiez and so many more for believing in me during these past 4 years and encouraging to be more. I couldn't have done it with out you! One dream down and a lifetime more to go 😊 Thank you @AlturasAnalytic and I hope you don't see this and see what i'm up to on the side jk 💚