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I'm excited to share some news: I just wrapped up my first week at Help Scout! I've joined the product design team and am pretty jazzed to be back in the design game.
Big life changes can only mean one thing... a Twitter thread. I only do these like once a year, so here we go:
Big life changes can only mean one thing... a Twitter thread. I only do these like once a year, so here we go:
I started 2020 thinking I was going to finish my esthetics program and open a small skincare studio. I was pregnant with my 2nd and was on a time crunch to get everything up and running well before October.
Not unlike many people, Covid really fucked up my plans, for lack of a better term.
I ended up staying home and taking care of my toddler full-time.
I ended up staying home and taking care of my toddler full-time.
Now... I had always joked about wanting to be a SAHM but WOWZA. It was literally the hardest job I've ever had to do. It is constant, and it is thankless.
I realized it was possible to be both grateful to have quality time with my son and still be completely wiped—physically exhausted, depressed, & grieving the many losses and sacrifices made.
Halfway through the year, I knew I wanted—no, NEEDED to go back to work. I had been so burnt out on the tech industry from, quite honestly, not being on the right projects or teams, that I thought my only remaining option was to just quit entirely.
So then I was left with months to reflect. Literally. No one to really talk to during the day, no community, no help at home. Just me, my thoughts, and Baby Shark (and @yocline's meetings) playing on repeat in the background.
Like, was I *really* that jaded by the industry? Already? Or did I need to find a company and community that better aligned with my values... not just one that paid lip service?
I had worked so hard, for so long, to grow as a designer... I was second-guessing throwing that all away because of some not-so-great experiences. And, I longed for the sense of community that comes with building something with others, for others.
I mean, sure, a pandemic leads to heightened levels of isolation, but take away a team and a sense of purpose and, well, I knew something had to change.
The cosmos and a few very lucky stars pointed me to Help Scout. I wasn't feeling ready enough to interview at 9 months preggo, but I had this gut feeling of, "This is an extremely special opportunity so get your shiz together and get to it!"
And I'm so glad I did. I know this is just the beginning but I'm excited for what's to come. I feel especially grateful to be able to jump back into work during these Uncertain Times™ . Onward!
P.S. If there are any moms out there still reading this thing and who want to chat about transitioning from work to SAHM life or vice versa... hit me up. It can be incredibly lonely, and I hope to offer the words of encouragement I wish I had gotten.
