![]() Mental health is not something that should be diminished, it is something that should constantly have a light shined upon day in and out. They welcome ALL of me, not just a part that fits for them. I’m at a company with a manager and team that supports my openness online and in office. One even went as far to tell me that my openness with depression and anxiety was kind of embarrassing to see online and that I should tone it down.Īnd I’m so thankful I never ended up anywhere else but where I am today. They were all aware of my LinkedIn and some hiring managers or directors made it clear to me that the vulnerability I shared online wasn’t going to be welcomed if I accepted the job. I was fearing the worst but instead, my manager told me that they commend me for how vulnerable and inspiring I am online especially in regards to mental health.īefore Lockheed Martin, I interviewed with several different companies. My LinkedIn content became a topic of discussion in my 1:1 with my manager recently. Thankful for remote work and excited for the continue adventures :) The last few months with remote work have been life-changing and can’t wait to share where I land next ✈️ So far I’ve met all my metrics every month and quarter and I’ve learned that prioritizing and having accommodations for your employees goes a long way. There’s this misconception that you have to be in office to meet your metrics or you’re lazy if you work from home. Celebrated for my introversion and can be myself Travel and explore after work and have flexibility No commute and I can wake up and work from my laptop Forced to adapt to the energy in the room Had to earn remote only if I was a top performer I’ve had the opportunity to travel and explore so many places and meet amazing life-long friends.Īnd I had the flexibility of remote work to allow me to work and move around. The last few months have been life-changing. The flexibility and work life balance it provides is unmatched. I’ll never know what could have happened if I had gone with Amazon, but that experience reminded me that you wouldn’t have gotten the role or opportunity if they didn’t see the potential in you, the only person who needs to get out of your way is you.ĭon’t let fear be the factor staying between you and your opportunities, say yes and don’t look back □ Then when I got the offer with Lockheed Martin, I almost talked myself out of it, but my therapist reminded me, “Look at everything you were able to accomplish in spite of fear, so feel it and do it anyways.” It was one of the biggest regrets due to fear. I also didn’t think I was going to make it somewhere else despite being a top performer at my company. My leadership at the time made it know that anyone who chooses to leave the company is weak, lazy, and unproductive and I believed them. However I turned it down, not because I wanted to but because of fear and the voices of others. It paid more than my current job and it was fully remote. Last year I got an offer to work at Amazon and I couldn’t believe it when the hiring manager sent me the offer to sign. Oh the opportunities we miss due to low-self esteem, fear, or imposter syndrome. I do NOT have time for companies that throw red flags up like personality tests, one size fits all code challenges before even talking to someone, or, my favorite, a company that refused to give me even an glimpse at the salary band range for the position. Then, outside of getting my work done, I want the time and money to hang out with my wife, invest in my hobby of woodworking, and turn out cool wood stuff for people I care about or donate things I might make to people in need. I just want to earn money doing good work for a place that is hopefully putting out something that helps humanity evolve/survive/heal the planet/or bring more equality and diversity inclusion to the world. The energy drain and the time invested in it isn't worth it to me anymore. I'm capable of being a leader of people, a manager, heck, even an extrovert if needed. I'm older and wiser and know myself so much better than I once did. Also, I've had vastly different results at different stages of my life. I get different results on them depending on my mood so I don't see the point. I'd say stay away from companies that require them.
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