Covid-19 Casualty - My career is not how I am defined - it is not my identity

This week has been a tough one for me - but also a new beginning of the next exciting chapter of my life. This week I became part of the news I have been watching for weeks and months on my tv - a Covid-19 unemployment statistic and hopeful job seeker. This week does not define who I am, what I have accomplished, or what dream to build in my life. It simply reminds me that none of us are completely indispensable, and no one is exempt from economic layoff. Sometimes rain must fall to allow the plants to bloom and grow. This time last week I was just saying how grateful I am to still be employed, and that is no different than who I am today; a curious optimistic, dedicated teammate, improvement seeker. I am grateful for everything I still am, grateful for all I learned in the last 5 years, and humbled by all the talent I was privileged to work with at TrueBlue. Those don't change. I will miss my people though - those that inspired me, challenged me, and those that will be my heart-family forever now. I am excited that I am about to finish my Bachelor's degree, and will do so with all the focus that I need now to complete this by June. I am excited about new growth and embarking on the next adventure. So long TrueBlue! hashtag#layoff hashtag#jobmarket