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1. At least one intern has addressed you as "Mr." or "Ms."
2. Seven words: moved from your parents' house for good.
3. Handled every schedule imaginable
4. Written so many cover letters that you could pen an autobiography of failed job applications.
5. Had such a terrible boss that you questioned the very idea of working to earn a living.
6. Realized that your college major -- once a pivotal career decision -- really didn't matter all that much.
7. Slaved away in your office on a picture-perfect Sunday because, well, the work's just gotta get done.
8. After several years in the professional ranks, your resume' no longer has traces of college clubs and achievements.
9. Battle tested, you don't even flinch when the client says, "This isn't what I wanted. You'll need to do it again."
10. Maintained a 401k and contributed funds to the point that you can actually see it working.
11. Defused a stressful office situation by saying, "In my experience, here's what we should do."
12. Landed a nice raise and proceeded to buy something you would never get otherwise.
13. Elected to take an advanced education course (or pick up a new skill) because of the value it added to your career.
14. After bouncing from job to job, you finally see the value of a stable situation with long-term potential.
15. Been there and done that long enough to understand who you are and the type of work that gets you out of bed in the morning.
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