Message for the Class of 2020

Message for the Class of 2020

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

To all the high school graduates who are embarking on a new journey in life, you are a part of history as you are graduating and living during the period of the COVID-19 and were not able to have a traditional graduation ceremony.

However, life skills usually remain the same. As you continue on with your life, remember you were born to make a unique contribution to the world. The mark you make doesn’t have to be large or earth shattering. You just have to remember that when you grow older, what will really count and bring you happiness and peace is if you loved other people and treated them well, enjoyed life, and made a difference.

Some of you probably do not know what you want to do for a living. That is fine. You will discover what your skills and passions are by volunteering or trying new things. The only failure is when someone does not try.

It is essential to earn enough money to live comfortably but since you will be spending most of your life at your job; choose something that you like to do and that you find rewarding. As long as, you learn to manage your money well; you will do fine financially in life.

But when you do find your dream job or a job that is close to what you really want to do; you will have days that are difficult and there will be times when you wonder why you’re doing that type of work. This is the time you need to remember that not unless the job isn’t suited for you; don’t quit. Every job has its good and bad points. My great aunt used to say there is always a fly in the ointment. Your employer also put time and energy into training you and when they hired you, they probably trusted that you would stay at the job for many years.

If your path in life is running for office, owning a business, or being self-employed, it is fine to prove that your service or business is the best. But make sure to also be honest and fair.

True success comes from doing what is right. Success is not wrecking other parties’ election signs or being dirty to your competitor.

The most satisfying success is obtained from doing hard work. So, don’t cheat and be kind to your colleagues and remember you are usually working towards the same project or goal.

As well, for your personal life, you do need to find a spouse that you are attracted to, to a certain degree but looks fade. So, don’t make looks the end of be all. Instead choose someone who has a good character, values, and interests that are similar to yours.

Continue reading and learning, even when you are not in school anymore. This will sharpen your mind. Also, keep active and always take care of your physical and mental health. These are your most precious resources.