vendredi 18 janvier 2008

First days in 2008...

Back to Norway after Christmas Holidays...
Back to work beginning of 2008...

I didn't do so much these last days... except attending an AIESEC conference next week end!!
Yes, I know... still AIESEC...
But this conference was really special for me: it was my first one as intern! so it was a lot of fun, sightseeing, some sleep, interaction with members, parties... and not sessions at all (I know, that was bad... but I cound not be in different places in the same time! :p )
The conference started for me on Friday evening with the official dinner. It was great to meet a lot of members and interns again. This dinner was also special for me because I got an award from @Norway: the AIESEC Experience Award! :) I was really surprised and I still don't know how to expresse myself... I really think this award is the best award that an member can get. I see it as a recognition of my 4 years spent in AIESEC.
I remember the day when I joined AIESEC and I can say that at this time I would never imagine living all the experiences that I had. It is really amazing all we can do and learn in AIESEC!!

This week I have been reflecting a lot about what and where will be my next experience... in Norway? in France? or in another country?? I still don't know and don't have any answer to these questions today. But for sure I want to continue enjoying life as I am doing it so far!
But one important question is: after my internship, do I want to continue working as a Finance controller and working in a Global company as I am doing today?
Answer: I don't know yet :)
I really like my internship so much and I am learning a lot!! I like working in Finance (even if I know that only few people do). But I don't feel having the impact that we can have in AIESEC.
In AIESEC, I really feel that I had an impact on people and on society. I know that in AIESEC we make the world better (if you are interested by this sentence, let me know! I can talk a lot about that and share my experience with you!). In AIESEC, we are just passionated and we can work hours and hours... work during week end...
Today I don't feel the same passion... I am going to work at 8am, leave the office at 4pm. Which impact do I have?! I know that Electrolux is a great company and they care about the environment, but I am not changing the world, I am not changing people...
But I will continue reflecting and will let you know...

Here a intern picture from the @ conference in Trondheim, in Norway: