I ended up moving to the big city while in college at DePaul University. I grew up in the Northwest suburbs and will always have a special place in my heart for Woodfield Mall, IKEA, Septemberfest, above-ground pools, and kickball in the caul-de-sac. You suburbanites know what I’m talking about. Still, the city has been good to me and there is nothing better than summer in Chicago. I worked through college at the best bar in Wrigleyville, The Full Shilling. How can you go wrong with free hot dogs before and after every Cubs game? Genius.
Melinda Holm & Associates took me in shortly after graduating from college. I have been here for 2½ years and, although it may sound trite, I consider myself to be extremely lucky to work amongst such a dynamic group of ladies I can both learn from and have a great time with. Although this is my first “real” job, I find it impossible to believe that anyone out there is having as much fun as we are; while still getting so much done.
I’ve recently kicked the nasty habit of smoking. Although I do miss it immensely! On a side note, if anyone else is looking to ditch the cigarettes, I highly recommend cold-laser therapy. I wasn’t really even looking to quit, but figured I would give it a try after receiving a couple sessions as a gift. It worked great and is a great mood-booster as well. Thanks Mom! Since quitting smoking, I’ve been on the hunt for a new hobby. I’ve been looking into cooking, but I wouldn’t say that I have a knack for it. So far I’ve done a lot of cookbook reading and made one chicken breast all by myself. Progress!!
Some other fun facts about me: I’m a complete klutz and am incapable of having a drink and not incurring some sort of semi-serious injury. I still sleep with the same teddy bear I’ve had since I was 2 years old. (It’s not weird, I swear.) I find Shia LeBouf and The Burbs to be more comforting than chicken noodle soup on a winter day. I am a Netflix addict.
- Amy Sroka, Recruiter, Melinda Holm & Associates
