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…
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…
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…
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
