In my early 20s I worked on Capitol Hill for a VERY powerful member of US Congress -- a polarizing person who is always in the news. I actually spent the better part of my 20s in politics, first as a Congressional aide, then as assistant to the chief lobbyist of a Fortune 500 company.
I now despise politics. But that's a topic for another day. The experience was GREAT for building character. Not great for building respect for US political system, but, hey, when you're young you do stupid things.
Now I manage communications and publications for a US government agency while trying to get an agent for a novel I wrote. vincefavreaux.com if you want to catch up with the real-world vdux.
Pleasure to meet you all!
You are already RICH! haha!
I don't feel rich.
If you just see the poor all over the world you might think, I'm blessed than them thanks God.
I don't need to feel rich to feel blessed. I hope you don't either!
Yea, but my point is learn to appreciate the things you have.
Okay let's end this conversation.
Wow that is some experience you gained early on in your life. Nobody will take that away from you anymore. Great stuff.
I tried visiting your site but unfortunately I got an error. Perhaps you could check? Cheers, @Finance2Nomad
Oh you're right. Shoot.
http://vincefavreaux.com/
I fixed in my reply, too. Thank you for pointing that out!
Thanks for sharing your story @vdux! Working in politics is a sure, fast way to loose faith in the system. I was the campaign manager for a State House race once and even though that is obviously lower level than what you did, I still saw a lot of things that kind of jaded me.
It’s great to meet you!
It's all the same. A friend spent a few years as city manager of a New Jersey township. Same deal. I'm guessing you're out of politics?