____ Since my greatest mistake--being a “college dropout”--and, the struggle to overcome that feat, my professional career has been a whirlwind and boot-kick in the ass. My resume of experiences have been described such terms, as ‘random,’ ‘incomplete,’ ‘unstable,’ and ‘without direction.’ I get it; in the corporate and professional market, not just experience but achievement matters. For me, the multiple jobs and positions I've had represent skill growth, tact and development for corporate politics, and essentially, the ability for me to both take risk and create profit, in my life. Simple truth: I need to get ahead, and do it fast. Aside from the reality that people my peers are expected to be 5xtimes beyond my professional capacity with degrees and letters and salary, as proof, I simply can't suffer not being able to personally manage my lifestyle. Fuck being broke. Being black and broke: it's so redundant. The white folks love that… Which is why I moved back to Seattl