In the business world, we women are often at a disadvantage because of a reluctance to make demands or push ourselves forward.
Good at people, bad at math. That’s why my job in sales is so perfect for me. I get to meet new faces all the time, and then leave the numbers for the people in the back office to work out.
Plus, another great perk is that I work for my uncle. It’s nice to work with people you’ve known for years… until it isn’t.
He’s the greatest guy, but at the end of the day, his first priority is his bottom line, while mine is my own growth. He cares most about the logistics, the dollars and sense, but I don’t feel like that focus gives me the freedom to try new things and take initiative.
With a couple of little kids and another on the way, I’m grateful for a job I love that also allows me some wiggle room in my daily schedule. But it’s also important to me that my work is valued and compensated accordingly.
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