On this #CMAD, I’m lucky to say that I feel both appreciated for my work and like I’ve had the chance to advance my career this year. For my friends & colleagues who supported me, thank you 
Some thoughts about this day— 1/

Some thoughts about this day— 1/
As a former public school teacher, I remember feeling on Teacher Appreciation Day that these celebrations were hollow.
What I needed as a teacher was better pay, policies that supported my students, and working conditions that preserved my mental health. 2/
What I needed as a teacher was better pay, policies that supported my students, and working conditions that preserved my mental health. 2/
It’s hard to compare the CMRG role at a startup to teaching public school.
In my startup jobs, I've had stuff like kombucha and cold brew on tap. As a public school teacher, I once sat down on a toilet seat where the water inside was literally boiling (
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In my startup jobs, I've had stuff like kombucha and cold brew on tap. As a public school teacher, I once sat down on a toilet seat where the water inside was literally boiling (

But, I think the idea of going beyond appreciation days to real actions holds true across professions.
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and will continue to accept/give virtual high fives today, but here are some thoughts about how we can push past a day and really advance this career this year. 4/
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