A Millennial Working Mom with A Side of Everything

How many times in your career have you felt genuinely happy starting a new role?
Some jobs are stepping stones. Some jobs are true leaps and bounds.
I can recall exactly 3 times when I felt the happiest beginning something new. Looking back, it wasn’t all about the job that made me happy.

1. My first job after a 5-year career break to raise my young children. Gosh I was so very excited to be a working professional again, you have no idea! Staying at home with babies and toddlers is not for everyone. I’m still so grateful for the time off and I’m also thankful to be back to work. I’d always remember that genuine sense of happiness I had going to work everyday in 2016.
I was happy for change.

2. My first job in Marketing. Transitioning from being an Analytical Chemist to a Marketer in 2019 was one of the most challenging things I’ve done and I loved every minute of it! I was at a crossroad with my career and wanted something different. This role was all about pushing limits and boundaries and it made me extremely uncomfortable .But that was the exact element I needed for growth, personally and professionally. I owe this opportunity so much for who I am today.
I was happy for growth.

3. My current job that started last January. This opportunity was truly meant to be in every way! With two months left at my job at the time, the timing with everything going on in my personal life, and the whole hiring experience made it one of the best things ever happened in my career! 1 year later, happy to report that it still is!
I am happy for alignment.

By the way, I landed this opportunity through LinkedIn with zero connection. Yes, it is very possible to land your dream job on LinkedIn!

It’s been 10 years since I started working again. The one thing I’ve learned to appreciate is that happiness at work comes from many different avenues.

When your career aligns with your purpose and allows you to nourish life outside of work, you unlock extraordinary results in both worlds!

If you’re on a job search, I wish you the best and hope you land something in January that you’d be truly happy with!