For a lot of people, work-life balance isn’t just a perk. It’s a necessity.  That’s the reason Jessica Durbrow remained in retail management for years, despite finding success in other roles—including as a recruiter at TERRA! The flexible schedule retail…

The length of a commute can make all the difference between wanting to stay at your job and wanting to leave. Karmen Saechao was ready to quit his job for this reason. He was working at a window manufacturer and…

Clayton Stanton was ready for a big change.  He packed his car with all of his belongings and made his way from Texas to Denver, Colorado. For one simple reason: He wanted a better job.  Specifically, he wanted to work…

When your job is your passion, the pain of having it taken away from you can be heartbreaking.   Tjen Tegoeh loved her job. Because the work she was doing was anything but typical.  She assembled life-saving medical devices—and that included…

Sometimes you spend all the time in the world planning and preparing for your future, just to have the universe jump in with a completely different vision for you. Though frustrating, this can sometimes lead to pleasant surprises. In this…

Most people cannot wait for their retirement to start. They make plans to travel, hoping to check items off their bucket list. Others simply look forward to a life that is stress-free. But not everyone sees retirement this way. For…

Some people are afraid of change and taking chances. Others are fearless -- especially when there’s a possibility to better the lives of their families. Sherry Smith is among the fearless. There's nothing she wouldn't do for her autistic son.…

This story is about the pursuit of happiness and finding fulfillment and purpose at work. It's about perseverance and how someone can climb out from an unhappy place to find joy again.  This is Brenton Wheeldon's story. We'll let him tell…

Michelo Mokolo is no stranger to hardship.  He grew up in Congo where, from a young age, he showed great talent for basketball. But Congo didn’t offer many opportunities to play professionally. So, his family moved to Sudan to allow…

Life sometimes throws us curveballs when we least expect it. Some people get knocked down and have a hard time getting back on their feet. Others, like Sean Fisher, dust themselves off and keep moving forward. Because Sean isn’t the…