My work over the summer was quite varied in its scope and depth, which reflected the breadth of research that Professor Nurmohamed undertook in examining different aspects of organizational behavior. I was assigned to everything from compiling annotated bibliographies to reaching out for survey responses to proofreading surveys and papers, with a specific emphasis on evaluating recorded narratives for a project focused on the effects of COVID on people’s career paths. For this project I worked closely with another coder in giving work-related testimonials a rating on a whole slew of measures such as ‘agency’ or ‘optimism.’ The narratives that I listened to reflected a wide range of perspectives from all around the world, and it was both inspiring and fascinating to see how different people in different locations working in different industries all responded differently to the pressures and challenges that COVID brought. The work was not as simple as just listening to a recording and marking down numbers however, instead requiring the coders to collaborate in developing and sticking to a proper “codebook” so as to more clearly qualify each measure and preventing “drift.” In listening to over 250 recordings, I learned a lot about the resiliency of the human spirit and the ability for people to harness experiences from the past to effect meaningful change in their futures. Though they may suffer at the current moment, most people have a very forward facing outlook and remain thoughtful, both about their own careers and the effects on others.