Level 1:
I didn’t plan to work in IT. I studied art history at college. A friend asked for my help with their computer and I became interested. I got a job in IT and my coworkers taught me everything. I love IT because there’s always something new to learn. I like helping people too. IT can be stressful when things go wrong, but fixing problems is energizing. Working in IT has its ups and downs, but it’s worth it. Life can take unexpected directions, but I’m excited to see where IT takes me next.
Level 2:
I never thought I’d work in IT. I studied art history in college, but one day a friend asked me to help fix their computer. I was unsure at first, but quickly found it interesting. Before I knew it, I landed my first job in IT. My colleagues taught me everything I needed to know from the basics of troubleshooting to managing complex networks. What I enjoy most about IT is that there is always something new to learn and discover. Helping people and fixing problems gives me a sense of satisfaction. Although IT can be stressful when things go wrong, it’s worth it. You never know where life might take you!
Full Story:
Oh, hey there! So, I’ve got a story to tell you about my journey in IT. To be honest, I never thought I would end up working in this field. I studied art history in college and always imagined myself working as a curator at a museum or something like that. But life doesn’t always go according to plan, right?
It all started when a friend of mine asked for my help with their computer. At first, I was hesitant - I mean, sure, I knew my way around a computer, but I wasn’t an expert by any means. Still, I figured I’d give it a shot - what’s the worst that could happen? Fast forward a few hours later, and I found myself hooked. There was something about the challenge of figuring out what was wrong and then fixing it that really appealed to me.
Before I knew it, I had landed my first job in IT. I remember feeling nervous and unsure of myself, but my coworkers were so supportive. They taught me everything from the basics of troubleshooting to managing complex networks. And I loved every minute of it - even when things went wrong (which let’s be honest, they often did).
One of the things I love most about working in IT is that there’s always something new to learn. Technology is constantly evolving, which means there’s always a new system or software to master. It can be intimidating sometimes, but I find it exhilarating to be constantly learning and growing.
But the absolute best part of my job is helping people. There’s something incredibly satisfying about being able to solve someone’s problem and make their day a little easier. Whether it’s as simple as resetting a password or as complicated as a major network outage, I get a rush of excitement knowing that I can help.
Of course, there are also those times when things don’t go quite as smoothly. I’m sure anyone who’s worked in IT can relate to that feeling of panic when a system crashes and everyone’s freaking out. But even in those moments, I find it strangely energizing to be part of a team working frantically to get everything back up and running.
Working in IT definitely has its ups and downs. There are long hours, stressful situations, and plenty of coffee (seriously, so much coffee). But for me, it’s all worth it. I never would have guessed that I would find such satisfaction in a field so different from what I had originally planned. But sometimes life takes us in unexpected directions, and we end up discovering things about ourselves that we never knew before.
So who knows? Maybe someday I’ll find a way to combine my love of art history with my newfound technical skills. Or maybe I’ll discover something else entirely - the possibilities are endless. All I know is that I’m excited to see where this journey takes me next.
Questions:
What sparked the author’s interest in IT?
How did the author feel about their first job in IT?
Why does the author enjoy working in IT?
Do you think working in IT is a stressful job? Why or why not?
In your opinion, what are some upsides and downsides to working in the IT field?
Fill in the Blanks:
unexpected, exhilarating, possibilities, troubleshooting, frantically, complex, curator
I studied art history in college and always imagined myself working as a ________ at a museum or something like that.
They taught me everything from the basics of ________ to managing ________ networks.
It can be intimidating sometimes, but I find it ________ to be constantly learning and growing.
But even in those moments, I find it strangely energizing to be part of a team working ________ to get everything back up and running.
But sometimes life takes us in ________ directions, and we end up discovering things about ourselves that we never knew before.
Or maybe I’ll discover something else entirely - the ________ are endless.
Vocabulary:
curator - a person who is in charge of a museum or art gallery (noun)
troubleshooting - the process of identifying and resolving problems or issues with a system or device (noun)
complex - involving many different parts, elements, or factors; complicated (adjective)
exhilarating - making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling (adjective)
frantically - in a wild or frenzied way, typically because of anxiety or stress (adverb)
unexpected - not expected or anticipated; surprising (adjective)
possibilities - a thing that may happen or be the case; options or alternatives (noun)
