Supportive nest of femininityThe good thingsIn these trying times, I just thought it was so important to take some time to reflect on what I have grown to think of as a workplace nest of my own.
When I think back to my first day when I walked into the staff work room, I can remember worrying if I really should be there in the presence of all of these confident, successful and inspiring women: desk after desk of peers, supervisors, and upper management.
I could only sing the praises of my new found flock as I celebrated how the career-growth of other women who joined the team even relatively recently seemed to be put on a fast-track. I felt proud for them and inspired in my own hopes. There are a handful men on staff, mind you, but they seem to know what is expected of them, and we can thrive on our career paths.
The work-sisters have all been so amazing and wonderful through these difficult times – keeping everyone’s spirits up and making sure there is always room at the table for as many of us as possible, even pulling in an extra chair sometimes. Funny hat day, kind words, adorable pets, and social Fridays have helped us become a true flock of our own.
The challengesI am challenged to reach my fullest potential each and every day