Remember Your “Why”
I did not come to teaching right out of college or even as a first career; I entered this profession after spending years in the corporate world and struggling to find something more than just a job, a paycheck, or a title. Once I realized that the job wasn’t enough, more money was not enough, and having the job title, office, and important meetings with C-levels (CEO, CFO, etc.) were not fulfilling, I knew it was time to follow my heart and do something I loved. Or at least a career where I didn’t feel like I was part of a soul-crushing, money-making machine. I just wanted to find a job where I did not dread getting out of bed and going to work. So, what was missing? Why did I feel so empty? The answer lies in the first word of that last sentence. Why. I had been working my way up the corporate ladder, and with that, I was lucky enough to have some great mentors and personal development coaching, both of which served as guideposts that helped me navigate ...
Ingrid. This is beautiful and moving and powerful. Thank you for sharing your story. This is an important message that should be shared far and wide. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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