Where could you see yourself?

Do any of these sound familiar?
Built Ford Tough!
An All American Revolution - Chevy
Toyota - Moving Forward
Designer of workwear - Carhartt!

For most of us, we have heard these company slogans. This week, Brady and I had the opportunity of a life time! Yes, we were asked to work for the above companies full time!

Just Kidding! :) We did however visit Ford, GMAC, GM Powertrain, Chrysler, Dow Agrosciences, Toyota, Chevy, Carhartt, Elanco Animal Health, Mitsui (a Japanese Grains Company), Lab-Aids (science classroom supplies company), National Starch and Chemical, and 5MetaComm (science classroom marketing company).

Monday we spent in our "second home" of Indianapolis visiting with 5MetaComm, Elanco, Dow Agroscience, and National Starch and Chemical. It was a relaxed day where we really got to know some of the large players from these FFA supporters on a personal level. On Monday night, we flew into Detroit (my first time in Michigan, as well as Brady's). We spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Detroit visiting with Chevy, Ford, Dodge, GMAC, GM Powertrain, Chrysler, and Carhartt. I must say, it was very surreal sitting in a room with each of these companies' top staff. Sometimes we find ourselves in situations we never dreamt possible, and yet there you are! That is how I felt while visiting with these large name brands of American vehicles and workwear.

Wednesday evening Brady and I flew to our final city for business visits...New York City! While in New York we had a chance to do a little sight seeing, as well as visit with Toyota, Mitsui and Lab-Aids. Being in the atmosphere of New York City was fast, crowded, and intimidating at times! However, the corporate setting in a large city is one I highly suggest everyone gets a feel for at some point in time.

An overall look at this week's visits and experiences, there is one major take away - TRAVEL! One of the FFA Foundation staff members named Jennifer told me this on our last day in New York City: "Don't limit yourself. It is great if you know what you like, but there are some things you just need to experience to know if it is meant for you or not." She has a good point. While traveling from Indianapolis to New York City, you learn what atmospheres you enjoy and what type of companies you can see yourself in. As Jennifer said, "Don't limit yourself!" As we look for future careers, it is important to see what is out there. The opportunities are endless for you, so go out there experience them!