Thoughts and musings from an HRM Grad Student
Some workdays do not feel heavy because of the tasks themselves. They feel heavy because of what it takes to show up: the emotional steadiness, the quiet regulation, the way you hold space for other people’s stress while trying to keep your own internal weather from spilling over. It is the kind of weight that … Continue reading The Unseen Labor of Showing Up: Why Some Workdays Feel Heavy
This wasn’t a decision I came to quickly, and it definitely wasn’t one I wanted to make. I’m taking a leave of absence from school. I went back and forth on how to talk about this because there’s a tendency to soften decisions like this or frame them as something more inspirational than they actually … Continue reading When the Math Stops Working
The start of a new year always seems to come with an unspoken expectation to arrive with a plan. Big goals. Clear direction. Momentum right out of the gate. This year feels different for me. Instead of rushing to define what’s next, I’ve been spending more time paying attention to where I am. Over the … Continue reading Direction Over Speed
When I first started graduate school, I enrolled in a Master’s in Human Resource Management. It seemed like the logical choice; after all, HR has been a central part of my career path. I’ve worked in training, development, employee relations, and policy. I’ve built programs, advocated for DEI, and supported employees through some of their … Continue reading Changing my path: Why I changed my degree program
It feels unusual to be genuinely excited for Monday, but here I am. This coming week I’m starting a new-ish chapter in Patient and Family Relations with the Mass General Brigham Medical Group. My role that will be mostly remote, with just a little hybrid flexibility. In some ways, this feels like coming full circle. … Continue reading Glad for Monday: Lessons Learned in the Gap
There is a particular quiet that only shows up when you step away from the churn of work. It is not laziness. It is not indecision. It is the kind of quiet that lets you hear your own thoughts again. I have been living in that quiet between jobs. Here is what I have been … Continue reading Notes from the In-Between
When you start a new job, you expect nerves. What you don’t expect is realizing almost immediately that you’ve stepped into the wrong fit. Image by Llouppie on Canva Earlier this month, I accepted an HR Generalist role that I was truly excited about. I went in ready to learn, contribute, and grow. But within … Continue reading The Hardest Decision I’ve Made in My Career (So Far)
There’s a common saying in the world of work: “People don’t leave bad jobs—they leave bad managers.” It’s catchy. It circulates on LinkedIn all the time. And yes, sometimes it’s true. A toxic boss can absolutely drive people out the door. But I think we’re doing a disservice when we repeat that line like it’s … Continue reading It’s Not Always a Bad Manager, Sometimes It’s Just the Wrong Job
This month, I made the decision to say yes to a new job. I'll be starting on August 18th. It’s exciting. It’s a step forward in my career. It’s something I worked really hard to get. But it’s also a little terrifying. Transitions are weird like that. You can be thrilled about the opportunity in … Continue reading Taking a Leap of Faith
This morning, I sat for the aPHR certification. I was so nervous! It's marketed as a "knowledge based credential" for people who are just entering their HR careers, or for people with no prior HR experience who manage individuals. Well, I passed, so that's the exciting thing! But the more I think about the questions … Continue reading I’m Credentialed! Now what?
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