At the height of major layoffs, a government shutdown and a shaky economy, I left my nice, cushy job. I traded in my tailored blazers for sneakers, my boardroom seat for a circle of small chairs and my security badge for a name tag that simply says, “Ms. Lisa.”
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My Goal Mate
Today, I am going to work and then to the spa for some much-needed self-care. Also today, my teen-age son is having his wisdom teeth removed. Before you start “bad mothering” me, relax. My husband’s got this.
Rush, Relax, Reset
Every few months, I have to roll TF out. Solo travel is my salvation. It’s how I recharge.
My Dilemma: To Sweep Up or Clean Up?
Like many people, I was struggling with inflation and an increasing cost of living. So, what did I decide to do about this financial shortfall? I started cleaning my dining room, of course.
Loud, But Not Proud
At work, I walk in and holler at people, literally. Don’t worry, it’s expected of me. That’s the culture of my workplace. There are some very loud people.
I Quit: One Year Later
A year ago, I quit my job during a pandemic. I never panicked. I thought I would, but I didn’t. Here’s what I did.
I Quit: To Help My Teen Navigate His High School Years
The “I Quit” Series explores the different reasons women leave their jobs. Like a lot of other mothers, I quit my job to be with my son. Unlike a lot of other mothers, I didn’t quit after he was born or when he was still in diapers. I waited until he was entering high school, an incredibly pivotal and stressful time as he prepares to attend college in four years.
I Quit: Because It’s Easier Than Growing Up
The “I Quit” Series explores the different reasons women leave their jobs. How dare I quit my job, in a fit of anger, with no safety net and no plan?
I Quit: Because My Husband Said So
The “I Quit” Series explores the different reasons women leave their jobs. My husband has had enough. It is time for me to do what’s best for our family, he says.
Unmoored
By SaveYourSelf.biz I have been working since I was 12 years old. I had a paper route that was handed down from my older brother to me and later to my younger sister. It was the Columbia Flier, it came out once a week on Thursdays. It paid 10 dollars and change a month. IContinue reading “Unmoored”
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