Randall Venson took a career break, not considering that he might have difficulty finding employment when he was ready to rejoin the workforce. After all, he had years of warehouse experience and wasn’t afraid of hard work. He knew he…
Naveed Golchin could talk about music for hours. It’s evident in his voice that it’s something he adores. He even moved to California to turn his passion into a career! “I write music. It's what I love,” he shared. “I…
Character is not just who we are when circumstances are good. A true measure of a person’s character is who they are when times are hard. Like when the COVID-19 pandemic unexpectedly hit. It shook up the lives of countless…
People have various reasons for choosing to work specific schedules. For some, it’s a matter of want. For others, however, it’s a necessity. So when an employer makes a sudden announcement saying that they are changing their schedule, it can…
Running a small business is challenging -- and it doesn’t always offer much stability. That’s why, after over a year of trying to launch his own business, Steve Nguyen decided it was time for something new. “I was running a…
Enjoying your job is important. But that enjoyment only goes so far if you feel underpaid. Unfortunately for Connor Bauske, while he loved his work, it just didn’t pay enough. Connor was an experienced Maintenance Technician. He was hardworking and…
Some people are content with their career staying in one place, not Nicholas Granado. As a proactive and ambitious person, he was always thinking of his next growth opportunity. Nicholas had already achieved quite a lot. Not only had he…
For six years, Gina Jackson worked in customer service for a company that she loved. Unfortunately, while she enjoyed her job, it didn’t pay very well, had challenging hours and didn’t offer room for growth. Still, Gina was reluctant to…
After being a stay-at-home mom for several years, Diana Gonzalez decided it was time to go back to work. Before becoming a full-time mom, Diana had worked in the shipping industry. So when it came time for her to find…
Matthew Randazzo didn’t quite know what he wanted his career to be. He had tried many different jobs but had not found professional satisfaction. So he thought it might be time to shake things up. He explained, “I lived in…
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 provided her allowed her more time with her family. But then the unthinkable happened. … Continue Reading
