Work Experience – Day 5: Finale
Just like the saying; “All good things must come to an end”, my week of week experience at Rockstar Memoirs must draw to a close. Starting as a nervous, short, little, asian girl, the past 5 days have impacted me in ways that written entries cannot succeed to accurately and entirely express. This week has taught me many things; not only about how Rockstar functions, but also important skills and qualities that will definitely benefit and refine me for the workforce.
The most significant part of today was enjoying the different people around me. Everything was so casual and informal, yet busy at the same time. The best bit of today was listening to all the spontaneous comedic lines from various people, which sparked bursts of giggles and laughter, most jokes coming from Chris in particular (All were completely appropriate of course…).
Today wasn’t so laborous, it was more of a laid back, care-free day with me just mainly photoshopping various images… and frustratingly losing them. I took photos for Rockstar Paparazzi; ready shots, stolen shots, and completely random shots.
A place of wonders
Being my last day here, I’d like to thank a few people before finally departing.
Amelia Walkley: young, vibrant, cheerful, and a busy Consultant. You played a big role in helping me ease in and making sure I was comfortable during my stay here. Thanks for organising an itinerary throughout the week for me; I know this is a very busy period of the year for you and everyone else, and I appreciate how you made time to instruct me despite your hectic schedule. Thanks for taking care of me this week, and thanks for taking me out to lunch on my first day! Good luck for the rest of the year; I know you’ll be able to handle all your tasks!
Nathan Leong – ‘The Big Boss’: Professional yet casual, stern yet friendly, a walking collection of paradoxes, comedic, and a very busy man. You gave me an image of the kind of leadership I would like to be trained under, and qualities which I would like to develop in preparation for the working life ahead. Although you didn’t really directly teach me anything, I have learnt a multitude of things just by overhearing your instructions to consultants, and discussing areas of improvements with designers. (Sorry if it’s eavesdropping! I can’t really block it out.) Your frequent desire for music playing in the studios and respectable manner of communicating to fellow workers and clients, has given me an idea of what I would like to achieve and look for in the near future. You have become one of my role models of leadership, and have definitely set a standard for me! Thank you for this and for making me feel comfortable throughout the week.
The Rockstar team – A community of young driven people, friendly, stylish, talented and skilled at their job; a huge inspiration! If it wasn’t for the amazingly friendly, funny, workers of Rockstar Memoirs, I doubt I would have experienced what I went through this week, at the level of comfortability and enjoyment I had. I could talk so casually with anyone, and join in the laughter. All of you treated me like I was part of the team and conversed with me on the same level as everyone else. I’m definitely going to miss this community. Thank you for being the crazy amazing people that you are.
In conclusion, my time here has persuaded me to consider applying to become a freelance designer for Rockstar when I grow older during my uni studies. This week has definitely been a memorable week, one that I will never forget. Rockstar Memoirs, you have embedded yourself in my memories.
p.s If you ever decide on using the photos, they’re in a ‘Rockstar Paparazzi’ folder, in ‘Pictures’, in the user ‘Veronica Mesa’ lol.
