Happy HR Professionals Day

The road to the seat of HR was a climb. I faced boulders of fire rolling down on me and harsh winds threatening to sway me off course. There were times I couldn't see the top, but I'm here. When I say the top I don't mean I have reached my peak in success, but I have ascended to a level where I can finally be of service. Service to people all over the world who deserve to work in healthy workspaces and walk proudly in their industry of choice because they can. I believe they can. I want them to know that they can. I dreamed about working in human resources. I prayed about it. I dedicated time, money, and brainpower. If you know my story, you know I went back to school to obtain my masters degree in human resources management after what seemed like a dead-end. Toxic job after toxic job. Quitting left and right in search of more. It was my purpose gnawing at me. Telling me to go for more and once I took that plunge, the world seemed to open up to me.

If you work in HR, I salute you. It isn't always an easy space to be in. Whether it is your dream career or just a way to provide for your family, it is your duty to work for the people. The people are the organization.

9/26

Comments

Tears + a Pay Raise

I got a pay raise. You know how they send that document showing what you've been making prior to the increase and then your new rate and updated annual income? I got that paper. I stared at the dollar amount in complete silence for about 30 seconds. That silence was broken by a cry. Now some of you may be thinking the cry was for the dollar amount; I moved up to a higher salary bracket all together or maybe this bump was higher than expected. Honestly I cried because after multiple years of working at the establishment I realized that I have been and continue to earn far less than my worth. I am beyond qualified for this gig and it no longer is in alignment with what I believe to be my path. So back to the cry..I wasn't upset at all. Even with the realization of where I stood financially, this was a victory cry. This was the acknowledgement of the power of GOD and His hand over my life. This was His ability to bless me with opportunities during a global pandemic. This was...

End of an Era

What do you tell the girl who wants to spend her life writing? Tell her no. Tell her she would be poor if she became a writer. Tell her "the money" is in another industry..in this case it was healthcare. Tell her that her writing skills are only useful in academia. Tell her that her gift is a hobby. I spent over a decade where I didn't belong.. I don't regret it because of the experiences and people I've met and grown with as a result of working in healthcare. I have the utmost respect and admiration for healthcare workers. It was just time to go.. Respectfully, Winifred Summer Self Published Author and Human Resources Professional FORMER Healthcare Professional 💓

Codes for Chaos in Job Descriptions

Please check out my YouTube page and subscribe!

All Things Winifred

Search This Blog