Assignment 26A – Celebrating Failure

Assignment 26A – Celebrating Failure

A Time I Failed

This past semester, I most definitely have faced what felt like failure. I have always dreamed of being a merchandise planner and working on the finance side of retail and fashion. I had applied for the Bloomingdales program for merchandise planning, along with many other programs. I was extremely interested in working there and I was immediately rejected and not given a reason as to why. I was heartbroken and felt extremely defeated.

What I Learned

I learned from this occurrence to not give up and to persevere. Although originally feeling defeated and not good enough, I spoke to my family and friends and they gave me advice. They said you must fail before you succeed and that stuck with me. I continued to apply to many other retailers and all sorts of programs. I spoke with advisors and people in the industry to improve myself. Ultimately, I have succeeded since and have accepted a job with Gap Inc.

Reflect

I think no matter what anyone says, failure is difficult. No one likes to work hard for only a poor outcome. However, in order to succeed, you have to know how to handle failure. Yu can’t let failure get in the way of moving forward. Personally, I handle failure behind closed doors. I cry it out sometimes or talk it out with my close friends and family. I eventually overcome and improve upon my failure. As a result of this class, I have learned that it is okay to fail and that it is normal and sometimes even beneficial.