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…
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…
Antonio Bertomeu's car was on its last leg – or, in this case, tire. He was trying his best to save up for a new one, but it was difficult. He wasn't getting many hours at his delivery job and…
Cheryl Alexander had an impressive 19-year HR career. But when her husband received a job offer in Colorado, it was time to leave Seattle, and career, behind for something new. She was lucky, however. Unlike most people who relocate, she didn't…
April 25, 2019 - Congratulations to TERRA's Tukwila branch office for being named "Branch of the Quarter" for Q1 2019. Ashley Lyons, Tukwila Staffing Manager, accepted the award on behalf of the team, during TERRA's Quarterly Business Development meeting, held…
January 31, 2019 – Congratulations to TERRA’s Tukwila office for being named “Branch of the Quarter” for Q4 2018. Tukwila Branch Manager Lance Fischbach accepted the award on behalf of his team during TERRA’s Quarterly Business Development meeting, which was held Wednesday,…
Mo Sylla was a teenager when his family decided to leave West Africa and move to the United States, looking for new opportunities. His personal goal was to learn and grow – and to experience as much as possible. He…
After working in the construction industry for 12 years, Jim Ryckman decided that it was time for a new job. He didn’t love what he was doing, but more than that, he was tired of not having steady work to…
Gwendolyn Johnson was an experienced business management professional. She and her husband ran their own business for many years and, during that time, she was responsible for variety of office, administration and light accounting duties. She loved the learning opportunities…
Kelsey Jenkins loves jobs that keep her moving and active. For three seasons, she worked as part of a trail crew for National Parks Services, doing drain installation, brush cutting and clearing, grading, and other trail maintenance duties. During the…
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
