In 2003, Rory Monroe was working at a blinds manufacturer in Washington when his company decided to relocate to Utah. Wanting to explore where the job would take his career, he took a chance and made the move. A few years into the job, he realized Utah wasn’t where he wanted to live forever. He …
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Suliana Holokaukau quit her job as a Barista—without another lined up—to remove herself from a work environment that kept her on edge. I had been working in the food industry for three or four years. At first, I loved it. I’ve worked at fast food places and other mom-and-pop shops. But it got to a …
Anna Chuprinova worked in the shipping department of an aerospace company for two years. And then the unexpected happened—she was laid off. Though she found another job shortly after being let go, the role wasn’t related to shipping. And she wanted to get back to that kind of environment. I like working fast and …
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There are many reasons why people work jobs they don’t like: pay, benefits, learning opportunities, or even fear of change. But sometimes, the cons strongly outweigh the pros. This was the case for Tony Estorga. He’d recently reached his limit at a former employer, a commercial construction company. In his role, Tony flew to different …
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Misty Sanchez was working as a remote Collections Coordinator, and the position had lost its luster. Her job became even less appealing after she learned that the company’s values didn’t align with her own. That was especially difficult to endure for Misty, because she has a passion for helping people. Understandably, she wanted to find …
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Jose Jaime couldn’t see a future for himself in his job as a delivery driver. He felt totally unsupported and underutilized by his team. You could hear it in his voice when he described the work environment “It was one of the worst jobs I’ve ever had in my life. If you’re new, no one …
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Aaron Earven was driving 35 miles both ways to his manufacturing job. Back when he first started the position, the commute was manageable and he thought the work experience was worth the long drive. But then gas prices spiked. Suddenly, he was spending nearly $600 every month! He wasn’t ready to give up, though. He …
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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. …
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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 the long drive was weighing on him. Combined with the price of gas, this job …
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The right job can unlock something that you didn’t even know you were passionate about. That’s what happened to Erika Hillman. We’ll let her share her story. Back in 2021, I was living in Florida where I worked at Disney World in a few different roles. I worked in a restaurant as a Hostess, I …
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