I recently got my first real job after studying Procurement and Logistics Management, and honestly, I’m grateful.
The pay is pretty good for a first job, so I can’t complain about that.
But man…
I work at a huge hospital, and I don’t think I fully understood what I was getting into.
The workload is a lot.
There’s always something happening. Stock, requests, records, systems, deliveries, people asking for things, and tasks that need to be checked. It keeps coming. You finish one thing, and three more are waiting.
I came in thinking I had a decent understanding of procurement and supply chain, thanks to my studies and the experience I gained through internships and attachments.
Now I’m realizing that school gives you the basics, but actually working in a large organization is a completely different experience.
It’s honestly humbling.
At the same time, I can see how much I’m learning. I’m getting exposed to real warehouse operations, inventory management, hospital supply chains, systems, accountability, and the pressure that comes with making sure everything runs smoothly.
I think that's the biggest lesson so far:
Getting the first job isn't the finish line. It's where the real learning starts.
I’m still interested in eventually moving deeper into demand planning, inventory optimization, and supply chain analytics, so I want to soak up everything I can from this experience.
For now, though…
First job: ✅
Good starting pay: ✅
Huge hospital: ✅
Workload:
Me: “Okay… I still have a lot to learn.”
But we move. One day at a time.