Macy Lee Eaves

What a week!! This week was by far the warmest weather we have had in Indiana all summer. In fact, Thursday was the first day it has reached 100 degrees in many years… Crazy to think being from Texas right?!

So with the weather in mind, add about 10-15 degrees, no breeze, and lots of humidity…. That is how it feels when you are walking in a corn field. I try not to complain, but I’m not going to lie. It was HOT and made for somewhat of a long week!

When I have days where all I do is scout fields, it is easy to feel a little bummed. Why? Because Chances are that when I walk fields all day, I have very little interaction with retailers, growers, etc and it truly makes me wonder if I am really adding value? While of course I know that I am because I am collecting valuable information, my true passion is people. I love the days where I get to interact and meet new people, and offer them products that are going to benefit their crops. Also, I know that as a Sales Rep, I will not be collecting data like I am now, so I cannot let this discourage me at all.

With that in mind, I am really excited about the next 4 weeks ahead of me. It is so hard to believe that my summer is quickly coming to an end. I have learned more than I could have ever imagined, gained extremely valuable experience, and realized that sales is something I truly love. I have learned about myself, I have become very used to “solitude” time living alone, and I have realized how much I value my friends and family back home in Texas. I am excited about the next few weeks because I have a lot of opportunity to really prove myself to Dow. I have been asked to speak at a conference, and I have meetings lined up to talk about “what’s next…?”

In addition, as I realize I am coming to the end of my internship with Dow, I present my final presentation and have my exit interview in a little over 2 weeks! YIKES! I know that it is truly crunch time and I am constantly thinking of how I am going to distinguish myself and set myself apart from the others? I am trying to come up with new ideas and little things I can do to continue to add value to my internship project as well as the company in general.

One last thought…..This has been one of the best experiences of my life! :)