Isms: Views on life in rural America

Graduation makes me think about a column I wrote a few years ago regarding high school as a student’s first job and graduation as an exit interview.

It’s a valid topic for seniors to consider. Sure, you have a signed diploma in hand, but as you head to the next stage in life - the workforce or college - it’s important to evaluate what you learned and areas you need to improve.

One of the most important skills an employee should master is time management. How good are you at meeting deadlines? Once you receive a task, do you tackle it immediately? Or, do you procrastinate and potentially forget...