It was a time of desperation. A put up or shut up scenario that ended up paying off for me. I couldn’t afford to relocate my family (nor did I really want to), and things needed to happen quickly. It was a tough stretch, but I proved myself to my employer and negotiated my way to getting where I wanted to be. It’s not perfect, but I’m proud of the work I do.
Side note, how great is that series?!? Yes. I remember this line and it hit me pretty close to home. However, I soon realized that I’m happy with where I am, in a niche industry, and rising to the top of it. At the time, I needed the money more than I needed to be happy in the job. But, things change.