My final days in Corporate America have come to a close after 20 years and I am so very grateful for all of the amazing opportunities I have had during that time. I wanted to share some words on the lessons my corporate job has given to me over the years….
On the 12th day of x-mas Corporate America gave to me… my first job coding in Assembler –
Keep your options open. You never know how you might expand your skillset and where an opportunity might take you. (I had no idea that I would be where I am today after learning how to code 0’s and 1’s at my first client)
On the 11th day of x-mas Corporate America gave to me… EARC events, camping, white water rafting and ski trips on my first staffing assignment. Using meditation and laughter while finalizing a deliverable.
Don’t be so serious. Have some fun, both inside and outside the office. Take breaks. Use laughter and silence to lighten up any situation.
On the 10th day of x-mas Corporate America gave to me…working until 3am on Thanksgiving morning my first year.
Never compromise your health (You need plenty of rest and nourishment to truly be your best)
On the 9th day of x-mas Corporate America gave to me… a 100 min commute each way to the office
Look on the bright side, it’s a great opportunity to catch up on books on tape
On the 8th day of x-mas Corporate America gave to me, the opportunity to make tons of mistakes and learn from them.
Let go of the need to be perfect. Don’t ask for permission, ask for forgiveness.
On the 7th day of x-mas Corporate America gave to me, the flexibility to manage my schedule around my personal and family priorities
Set boundaries and ask for what you want
On the 6th day of x-mas Corporate America gave to me, a few extra pounds over the years (ok maybe more than a few)
Go out to lunch, don’t eat at your desk. Relationship building is part of your job.
On the 5th day of x-mas Corporate America gave to me, a 20 min walk to the metra station
Built in time to workout (You get to count extra steps each day to & from the office) They plan this beautifully, so you go out to lunch, but get to walk it off each day. Brilliant plan…
On the 4th day of x-mas, Corporate America gave to me, opportunities to use my skills, writing this blog, promoting my book, speaking at International Women’s Day to name a few.
You are responsible for your career. Toot your own horn
On the 3rd day of x-mas, Corporate America gave to me, the opportunity to be a manager for over 15 years with a flexible schedule.
There is no rewind button. Set your priorities. Money and promotions are not everything. Be ambitious, but also do what makes you happy. Cherish your relationships and make time for what is important
On the 2nd day of x-mas Corporate America gave to me, friendships that will last a lifetime.
People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. I will cherish all of the relationships and connections I have made through the years.
On the 1st day of x-mas Corporate America gave to me, the chance to stretch my abilities and pilot new ideas.
Bring your authentic self to the table.
THINK IT, INK IT, DREAM IT, ACHIEVE IT.
Never stop dreaming.
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” Walt Disney
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“Listen to the whispers, learn to embrace silence and live a life of presence and purpose.”