After working in a Bellingham hardware store for 15 years, Deborah Mitchell decided it was time for a change. So in June of 2020, she relocated to Tacoma. “When I got the opportunity to move down to Tacoma, I jumped…
Going to a job every day where you don’t feel valued can really hurt your spirits. And, unfortunately, this was something Shavonne Allen was all too familiar with. Shavonne had been working for years as a forklift driver for the…
Kale Carson and his wife moved to Washington from Oklahoma due to her job in the military. While his wife already had a job, Kale still needed to find employment. Because of Kale’s customer service background, he quickly got a…
People change careers for a variety of reasons. For Ryan Powers, the decision to transition from a career in the medical industry to driving was due to emotional strain. Ryan was a Medical Assistant, and while he liked the job…
Sometimes even business owners need an additional source of income. Cat Ross is no exception. She owns a dance studio and works there in the evenings. And while she enjoys what she does, she still needed a second job. “The…
Dawn Wyatt was used to working temporary jobs. She'd done everything from working at a theme park to production work. These jobs were always enough for her. Until, one day, she decided she wanted more. “I’d been working oddball jobs…
Matthew Manlapaz spent five years working as the assistant manager of a tutoring company. Did he love his job? Not really. But the swing shift hours allowed him to take classes in the morning for his degree in Information Technology.…
EVERETT, WA – June 27, 2019 – TERRA Staffing Group, a leading staffing agency headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, announced the relocation of its Tacoma office today. “The truth is that the Tacoma team outgrew their office space and needed…
"What do you want to be when you grow up?" Ken Church never had to think about his answer. He always knew he wanted to be a chef. He loved cooking, and couldn't imagine himself doing anything else. So, at…
Some people shy away from temp work. But for those willing to give it a shot, it can sometimes lead to a successful, long-term career. At least it did for Alden Condict. Alden came from a background of customer service and…
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 … Continue Reading
