I think every adult in America knows the struggle. The soul-sucking, confidence draining, emotional roller coaster of a search that is interviewing for new jobs. After my last round of interviewing, I was so happy to be done with the circus of applying for new jobs. I thought, I found a really great employer with great benefits. I could see myself […]
What’s in a Job?
2019 has been an interesting year for me job-wise. I started the year at one company, left after 6 months for another company, and am now getting seriously recruited for yet another company after only 3 months! There are a few different factors in play I’m going to talk about. DC is a Different Beast Things don’t work around here […]
Surprise! Gwen’s Career Change
In my soon to be former job, I work closely with top leaders in the Air Force. I’ve come to realize I really miss being in the Air Force, so this seems as good a time as any to announce I’m headed back into the best branch of the United States Military! I put a lot of thought into this […]
Back in the Saddle
I am now officially a full-time employee again! In the last episode, I was struggling to figure out if I wanted to go with Entity A or B. Entity B had me back for an all-day interview, but I didn’t hear back from them fast enough to turn down the job at Entity A. It’s possible I could still hear something from […]
Decisions, Decisions
I feel a small point of clarification is needed from me before we dive into the meat of the post today after appearing in a MarketWatch article yesterday. Most people walked away with the impression I tried to retire on $200,000 at the age of 27 and I just wanted to assure people that no, that’s not what I tried […]
And Then There Were 2.….… Weeks
I have a fortnight left. 2 weeks. 14 days. Lots of hours. 2 weeks left of the first phase of my working life. I’m ending my 5 year IT career and it feels weird. Bittersweet. I’m going to miss so much about working here. I’m also chomping at the bit and can’t wait to blow this popsicle stand. […]