By Zach Pavlosky | Editor in Chief
Photo by Betsabee Torres
Mark Revesai, Accounting major at Nichols College, talked about the obstacles he’s had to overcome throughout his life and how he stayed positive despite the setbacks.
Revesai, 51, worked as an internal auditor back in his home country of Zimbabwe where he received his banking certification from the Institute of Bankers. In 2002, Revesai came to the U.S.
Revesai wanted to continue working in accounting at MWCC, saying, “Most auditors have accounting backgrounds and, therefore, it would be the best way for me to get back to the audit field.” However, they denied his credentials and he had no option but to start from scratch.
When asked how he manages to keep a positive disposition in the face of adversity, Revesai asserted, “As an immigrant, my choices were self-pity or doing something to improve myself. I chose to stay focused.”
In 2017, Revesai received his Associate Degree in Accounting.
Revesai also worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant and “liked it so much” that he gave serious thought to enrolling in the nursing program. Ironically, he suffered a back injury. “That was the end of my career in the healthcare field,” said Revesai. His injury made it impossible to “work in the same capacity” and resulted in Revesai being unemployed for almost two years.
Revesai needed to find a “sedentary” job and being an Uber driver fit the bill. Revesai started his Uber driving career in 2014 in Boston, where he said he has met many “interesting characters with various backgrounds.” Some of those characters include doctors and even politicians.
When asked if he is content being an Uber driver, Revesai said, “Pretty much. My hope is to drive part-time, eventually.” Revesai believes driving is the “best job” because of the “flexible working hours” and said, “I have designed my driving schedule around my school schedule.”
Revesai mentioned how his family is “quite impressed, happy, and very supportive” of the progress he has made in his life.
For those who have struggled, or are currently struggling in life, Revesai offered words of wisdom in the form of a quote. The quote is from Roy T. Bennett and reads, “You are not the victim of the world, but rather the master of your own destiny. It is your choices and decisions that determine your destiny.”
Revesai lives in Leominster, MA and is a husband and father of two boys, the oldest of whom serves in the U.S. Air Force. Revesai enjoys playing and watching soccer and jogs. “At my age, pushing five miles can be hard,” joked Revesai.
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