Knowing what you want out of a job, being aware of what you bring to the table and having the courage to advocate for yourself are key to having a fulfilling and satisfying career. Raider Cruz is a great example.…
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…
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…
If you’ve completely lost interest in the work you do, it might be time to look for another job. That’s what Anna Crosby did when her position began to feel meaningless. We’ll let Anna share her story. I was at a standstill. I had been in the same job for over three years as a … Continue Reading
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Future-Proof Your Career
This activity has been submitted for HRCI and SHRM recertification credits
When: June 23, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
