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How have FGB'ers helped you this year?
FGB'ers, we're so thankful for all of the wonderful advice, positivity and experiences you've shared with our community in 2020. It's been so wonderful to see how you've supported and uplifted one another — especially during such a difficult year.
We've gotten through this together because of your support and kindness, and for that, you deserve the biggest shout-out. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Help us pay the positivity forward by sharing how other FGB'ers have helped you this year — whether it was giving interview advice, tips on how to navigate a new role or some encouragement when you needed it most.
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Anonymous
12/29/20 at 4:35PM UTC
I loved my job and it was getting me through some very difficult day-to-day personal struggles but then my boss retired and was replaced by a very toxic person who removed me from projects where I was getting great feedback from global department heads immediately. It made my daily life so incredibly difficult and the community gave me the advice and support so that I somehow made it to another job.
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Zoe KaplanCommunity Coordinator at Fairygodboss
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12/29/20 at 9:38PM UTC
I'm so glad to hear that. Congratulations on your new job!
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Peg Glover
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12/29/20 at 5:03PM UTC
I have had a real fear of putting my picture on line because of some things that were said to me in a past at another job. I got a real eye opening response about this that helped me start to get over some of this fear.
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Zoe KaplanCommunity Coordinator at Fairygodboss
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12/29/20 at 9:39PM UTC
That's wonderful — what advice did they share?
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Chelsea J.Bridging Tech, Philanthropy, and Art
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12/29/20 at 5:15PM UTC
I think FGB has helped me realize that a lot of my struggles career-wise aren't necessarily unique and that I'm not alone. It helps tremendously knowing people can relate.
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Zoe KaplanCommunity Coordinator at Fairygodboss
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12/29/20 at 9:39PM UTC
Agreed! Just knowing others are experiencing similar things can be helpful.
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Crystal Rhinebergerprofessional rofl nevermind lets just wing it
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12/29/20 at 5:52PM UTC
This had been a wonderful support to help myself and friends through all this uncharted water of how to do all this remotely!
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Zoe KaplanCommunity Coordinator at Fairygodboss
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12/29/20 at 9:41PM UTC
Love this, Crystal! When the pandemic first hit, especially, I found the Navigating the New Normal group provided some much-needed laughs.
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Sharon HarrigerFinancial Services Professional
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12/30/20 at 1:10AM UTC
Being on this site has been so encouraging for me as others helped me through my out of work period. I am very thankful for the advice I have received that steered me toward getting a new job. So I am doing my best to pay it forward by offering advice where I can share from my experience.
You never know how your own experiences whether good or bad can help someone else get through tough times. I believe in helping others and this is a good platform to do just that.
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Zoe KaplanCommunity Coordinator at Fairygodboss
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12/30/20 at 2:21PM UTC
Thank you for sharing this, Sharon. There's so much value in sharing our experiences with one another.
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Lourdes Ramos
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12/30/20 at 1:33AM UTC
Well, said Sharon - sometimes something we may think is insignificant can make for an eye-opener or be very impactful to someone else. Maybe just what they need to hear at that precise moment!
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Zoe KaplanCommunity Coordinator at Fairygodboss
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12/30/20 at 2:21PM UTC
Agreed, Lourdes! Sometimes just knowing someone is going through the same thing can make all the difference.
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Cinzia IacovelliMarketing Project Manager, Digital Events
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12/30/20 at 5:20AM UTC
Hi Zoe, I'm really thankful for this website. I've learned a lot and found great support, and I found out I love helping other women with my advice.
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Zoe KaplanCommunity Coordinator at Fairygodboss
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12/30/20 at 2:22PM UTC
I'm so glad to hear that, Cinzia. It's so great to read your advice and know that you're also getting some valuable tips as well!
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Katrina McNairSite Director and Online Educator
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12/30/20 at 4:03PM UTC
Hello Zoe,
I'm really thankful to everyone who has responded to a post I posted or I responded to their posts that benefit the challenges that I'm going through. I'm also so very thankful that I have been able to assist people who need guidance while going through a challenging time at work.
Sincerely,
Katrina
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Zoe KaplanCommunity Coordinator at Fairygodboss
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12/30/20 at 9:48PM UTC
So glad to hear that, Katrina! Thank you for all of the advice and thoughtful posts you've shared :)
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Katrina McNairSite Director and Online Educator
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12/31/20 at 12:33PM UTC
My pleasure Zoe.
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Eraina FergusonFounder of My Good Life
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12/31/20 at 5:05AM UTC
I just drafted an article about how Fairygodboss helped me get my first job in 10 years. I am grateful. Looking forward to you reading it.
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Tanika (Nika) Vasquez - (she/her)Dynamic, forward-thinking business professional
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12/31/20 at 3:09PM UTC
congrats
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Eraina FergusonFounder of My Good Life
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01/01/21 at 5PM UTC
Thanks!
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Tanika (Nika) Vasquez - (she/her)Dynamic, forward-thinking business professional
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12/31/20 at 3:13PM UTC
This site has given me a platform to share articles, advice, and connect with other women. I enjoy helping people by providing a different perspective. This site is valuable. Thank you for inviting me to participate and provide content.
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Charlotte F. PolandoFGB Community Contributor
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01/01/21 at 5:15PM UTC
FGB has given me confidence a sense of thoughtfulness and to show kindness to others. To share my experiences with the ups and downs and not feeling you are the only one struggling. Being able to share advise or lending a shoulder to lean on. It warms my heart that maybe I have helped someone that is seeking guidance. <3
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Kristine Murtz Ryan
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01/01/21 at 9:48PM UTC
Earlier this year I started a new job, leaving a very unhealthy environment in the old one. When I was lost and felt like I wasn't good at anything, this community gave information, ideas, tips, shared experiences, and support--not just to me but to each other. I recommend this site to any women I know are looking for a new job (mainly for the support) and for those I think would benefit from something a little more intimate than LinkedIn.
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