Melica Niccole

What’s your dream job?

My previous dream job was to be a nurse. I wanted to help people. The pay also seemed nice and would allow me to live my best life. Well, as a 16 year old, that’s what I thought. I realized that job was not for me freshman year in college, when I watched the ER channel with my roommate. I could not take the sight of blood. My roommate asked me a question that I am thankful she did. She asked me, “how are you going to be a nurse and you don’t like the sight of blood.” That was a great question. I never realized it until that exact moment.

Fast forward 23 years later, I am working in a dream job. My unit assists individuals with various disabilities with gaining competitive employment. I am still in a helping field, which feels great.