Whenever I fill-up a form or is asked about what I studied in College, it almost always never fails to transport me to a time in my life when it was more of a disadvantage having a degree in Architecture. Back then, it was a predominantly male-dominated world and being a woman was an anomaly.
And it was.
After graduating in college, I was fortunate enough to immediately land a job in a modestly big Architectural firm in the city. Great right? No. The problem? I was a woman. I was a misfit in an industry ruled by men. Like a classic office politics, it was instantly decided on that since I was a woman, I'm not fit to work in the construction sites or be near any buildings being built. I was pretty much stuck in the office working as a... secretary. Believe it.
Back then I knew it will take a nuclear bomb to break down the wall of equality. Rather than get depressed about the whole situation which is really NOT doing me any good and not paying me what I deserve, I took action and changed career!
It was a bold move. I quit and like heaven-sent, easily got employed by the top telecommunications company in the country and worked in the corporate department of the Customer Service Division. I was talking to Senators, politicians and even the country's President's mom! I was promoted in no time. And I was going places and visiting different countries! It opened a whole new world for me. Best of all, I was making more money than my former colleagues.
Proudest moment. Bar none.
If I did not take control of my life and the direction of where my career was leading me to, then I wouldn't have known that there is a better world out there for me and I wouldn't have discovered the beauty of changing careers and the fulfilling challenges of redesigning the path it led to!
Change is never a bad thing especially if it means getting something better.
If you're in a rut right now, break the barrier, and take control. Who knows what wonderful thing awaits you out there. You won't know until you try! So, go and try!
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