When I came to the offices of the Taxi And Limousine Commission on January 2, 2002 – I was doing something that I and anyone else who works has done before – something that marks the beginning of a new road in life – I was reporting for my first day of work. No matter the job or the career, walking into your new office for the first time is always a bit nerve-racking. Since that first day, I have walked into this office thirty-seven more times – and although I am still new here at the TLC – I know I’m gonna like it here.

To me, the proof that something is right in my life is when I feel like it has been a part of my life for years even though it is brand new. For example, when Christine and I first started dating – I felt like she had been in my life for years – and that is precisely how I feel working here at the TLC.

I remember when I first started at the Department of Buildings in January of 1999. It was my first City job and I had to quickly learn rules, regulations and codes that pre-dated my birth. I eventually acquired the knowledge that I needed, but it took me a while. But here at the TLC – I am amazed at how quickly I am fitting in – and so is everyone else. Even my Commissioner said that he was amazed at how quickly I am getting the hang of things – and so am I.

To be honest, I think the reason for my quick assimilation is due to the people I work with. This is the first job I have ever had that does not have negativity, jealously, backstabbing – or outright lies associated with it. I have had so many jobs that started out lovely and became nightmarish only because of someone’s jealousy, or bitterness, or negativity. Personally, I hate negative people and try my best to avoid associating with people whose only goal is to make everyone else miserable. The good news is that here at TLC – there is no one working here that belongs in that category.

Another reason why I am in love with this job is because I am finally in a positive agency. While I loved the Department of Buildings and some of the people I worked with – the DOB was looked upon by the press, the people of the City – and even the Mayor like a red headed stepchild. Whenever a building or scaffold collapsed, it was DOB’s fault no matter what the real reason was. And when it came to public opinion – DOB workers were seen as corrupt and crooked. But despite the negativity – I stayed at the job and still enjoyed it, but I am enjoying the positive press a lot more.

So with only two months under my belt as Director of Public Information for the Taxi And Limousine Commission – I already know that it is the perfect place for me – and I place that I love walking into.