Pay It Forward

Looking around my Thanksgiving dinner table yesterday, I acknowledged all that I have to be grateful for: wonderful parents, children, family and friends. The food was delicious, the candles bright and the decor beautiful, but the people were what made the holiday special.

In thinking about my work life, a handful of people come to mind that helped me throughout my career.  I am sending a special thank you to the boss who supported me become more confident about my business presentations and to the manager who helped me learn the art of client service. I am grateful to these women (yes, both were women) that taught me valuable skills that I use to this day.

Mentors are more needed than ever. This is a tough job market for recent college graduates as well as long-standing employees who may find themselves out of work for the first time in many years. So if someone reaches out to you for advice--to set an informational interview or mentoring, say Yes!  Remember, the people who were there for you when you needed that pep talk, etc.

Pamela Weinberg