When it comes to my career, I’ve always felt like I was just going wherever life takes me. It’s been hard to carve out a path. I recently left the job I got after getting laid off and started a new job. Getting laid off was a really big blow, I had been with the…
Let's talk about the Great Resignation - the phenomonen that is currently happening where everyone is just deciding to quit their jobs. I've been thinking about this phenomenon for a while because I find it kind of inspiring. I don't mind the shortage in fast food workers, retail employees, or the fact that I've been…
It's been a year, I've been vaccinated, but would would I have done a year ago if I knew that COVID was coming? A few blogger buddies and I teamed up to talk about it! Rosie (Rosie Culture) If a week before the pandemic hit I knew that I wouldn’t see my family for six…
Continue reading ➞ If I Knew Then What I Know Now – COVID Edition
I think the last week aged me 20 years. Not only was it the busiest week at work that I will probably see all year, but I spent so much time glued to my phone refreshing for election results. And the news of Alex Trebek passing away was so upsetting. 2020 has just been such…
Continue reading ➞ Stepping Back And Looking At The Positives
While job searching, I've felt strongly that I've pigeonholed myself somewhere that will be pretty hard to get out of. Which made me come to the realization that the first five years of your career are extremely important, and what you learn in those five years will shape the rest of your career. I didn't…
Continue reading ➞ Why The First 5 Years Of Your Career Really Matter
I mean, ouch. Job searching has been more than tough. Some days I get a call for a phone interview and become hopeful, other days there aren’t any new jobs posted, and some days I find a job that might want me but it’s not the right fit for me. Unfortunately, in this market it’s…
Favorite show: Criminal Minds Favorite memory: Going apple picking! My boyfriend and I have both been extremely stressed, leading to a lot of dumb fights. We had the chance to go apple picking, get some donuts, and check out my favorite diner and the weather was just so good and we were so happy. Favorite…
Unemployment really makes you struggle with your value and self-worth, especially as time passes. It may seem like you should take any job that comes your way, it's something I've struggled with during the process. I've applied to jobs that need way less experience than I have, pay way less than I was paid before.…
Continue reading ➞ Knowing Your Worth – Even When You’re Unemployed
My word for 2020 is acceptance - and boy, have I really had to put that to use. I like to think back to my word every once in a while and reflect on how I've been doing. I've had to accept a lot this year. I think we can all agree that 2020 pretty…
It's officially been two months since I was last employed. It's not the worst thing, I've been enjoying my free time especially as we prepare to move back to NJ. I can tell this break was a much-needed one, I've been sleeping better and just generally happier than I was when I was working.I've had…
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