You will make my freakin day if you…
My team makes my day by allowing me to ask them "Am I crazy?" (on a regular basis) and it being totally normal, and accepted. They are my soundboard, and collaborating with them is not only fun, but keeps us connected, especially since we are all distributed. Laughing together over something that is just so wild, that all we can do is laugh to keep it together is also a nice cozy feeling.
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Things that deeply motivate me…
Knowing that I am the safe space to so many people in the organization makes me feel like I'm doing something right. People feel like they can open up to me about what's going on in their lives (either personal or professional) and it is such a special feeling. The fact that they have that sort of trust makes me want to make sure I do right by them. Also, being able to connect with so many people from such diverse backgrounds, and finding how much you have in common is such an amazing feeling.
My team is my pride and joy, and the fact that we have been together for so long, working through so many complex issues together, and still manage to get so much done, it's pretty incredible.
Lastly, I love knowing that my job is something my parents are proud of, even though they have no idea what it is I actually do. 😅 But, my mom is who I call when I have a complex people issue, and she gives the best advice. My dad still calls me randomly during the day to place an Amazon order for him because he doesn't understand that my work is in front of a computer, so I can't actually be working, right? 🫠😂