A big reason I love my company; they empower women. I've read Sheryl Sandberg's "Lean In." It is an empowering book for women about work and the will to lead. I certainly didn't major in what I now do for a living. I take it as a blessing each day that I got the opprotunities I have with my company. Three across state moves, four promotions and a few awards in 5.5 years. I am definitely proud. I can say that without a doubt and without sounded egotistical. I have worked my butt off for everything I have earned. I have aways put my best foot. I was always making sure everyone knew that I was willing to move on to the next thing. Never be content ... this is the hospitality after all.
Why am I bringing this up? Well, it is not always easy. I don't ask that it be. I like a challenge (she says fiercely). I get challenged weekly. Not everyone wants a woman to be at the top. But when we get there, we will be sure to let you know that you made the fight worth our while. :)
"Leaning in" can mean lots of things. To me, it is that mom who takes care of her kids full time. That IS a full time job. It is that married wife who is a doctor and still makes time at the end of the day to play with her little boy. It's that parent who makes the choice to move, no matter how hard, because it is the rigth decision for her family and she makes sacrifices. The other women who has had tough relationships, but still has her own house and chooses to live on her own and supports herself. It is that single mom who works a job and goes to school to better herself for her kids.These are the women I admire and give me support when I "lean in."
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