I've got a pretty sweet deal with my job. I am in the glamorous role of testing software and systems. To be a woman in this profession, adds to the complexity of the mix all by itself.
My daily grind is pretty managable right now. My direct manager is very understanding of my home situation and supports my constant effort in keeping the balance while walking on the tightrope of my life. I'm able to do the job part of my job well and without tears (oh...there have been many tears in this career of mine, let me tell ya!).
What's been the hardest part of the job lately? The people.
I realized, no matter what profession it is, the hardest challenge is always the people.
I told my manager that I don't want to manage. My title is 'Lead' - geesh, I don't even want to lead. I'm busy leading myself, leading a 7 year old, leading twin 5 year olds, and sometimes even a 37 year old husband.
So thinking about other careers, I've decided the hardest part of any profession is the other people you need to deal with. Clients, customers, co-workers, counterparts, children. Did I really just list them all with the letter c? Aw crud.
People management. It's the hardest part of navigating life, isn't it?
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