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 …
Read More from TERRA Didn’t Give Up On Me—Now I Have a Job I Love
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 …
Read More from TERRA Found Me A Steady Job That Offers Work-Life Balance
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 …
Read More from TERRA Found Me A Job That Aligns With My Values
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 …
Read More from TERRA Helped Me Find a Job with a Supportive Team
Clayton Stanton was ready for a big change. He packed his car with all of his belongings and made his way from Texas to Denver, Colorado. For one simple reason: He wanted a better job. Specifically, he wanted to work for a company that valued him. Because he was not getting that at his previous …
Read More from TERRA Helped Me Find a Job Where I’m Appreciated
When your job is your passion, the pain of having it taken away from you can be heartbreaking. Tjen Tegoeh loved her job. Because the work she was doing was anything but typical. She assembled life-saving medical devices—and that included microscopes! Not only did she like her role, Tjen also really enjoyed the company she …
Read More from TERRA Found Me a Great Job Where My Skills Can Really Shine
Some people are afraid of change and taking chances. Others are fearless — especially when there’s a possibility to better the lives of their families. Sherry Smith is among the fearless. There’s nothing she wouldn’t do for her autistic son. His happiness is her priority. That’s why, when Sherry’s son was four years old, she …
Read More from I Moved to Better My Autistic Son’s Life and TERRA Found Me a Great Job
This story is about the pursuit of happiness and finding fulfillment and purpose at work. It’s about perseverance and how someone can climb out from an unhappy place to find joy again. This is Brenton Wheeldon’s story. We’ll let him tell it. I worked for an event-planning corporation. It was everything to me. The company was …
Read More from I Love My Job and Feel Like Myself Again — Thanks, TERRA!
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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