Several months ago, I was impacted by a layoff. At the time, I took it in stride - it gave me the opportunity to step back from a role that had become increasingly unsustainable, with a heavy workload, a long commute, and an environment that wasn’t particularly energizing.
I’m now a few weeks into a new position, and the contrast has been meaningful. My workload is reasonable, my commute is under 30 minutes, I’m in a bright, thoughtfully designed workspace, and the role offers a flexible hybrid schedule with just three days in-office. On top of that, my compensation has increased by roughly 50% for a similar scope and title.
I share this simply to say: The grass is greener on the other side. There are strong opportunities out there. It’s worth taking the time to find the right fit rather than settling for what feels ‘good enough.’ Frankly, Walgreens hasn’t been ‘good enough’ for quite some time.