Love reading everyone's good news! Congratulations to everyone finding bright spots during a tough year. So excited to have you back, Megan :)

The good news here is Im seeing light at the end of the debt tunnel, my student is getting high a’s and b’s with virtual learning, and the stinulus package coming in will help me take care of a few overhead bills that were making the budget iffy

Although I was laid off several weeks ago for the first time, I am and feel so incredibly fortunate. I joined LinkedIn and this group recently and have connected with so many folks from year’s past as well as from my last position (two companies over the last 21 years). I am in awe and grateful for those that have offered to help and find myself starting to emerge as a butterfly as I’ve rediscovered my passion of learning and people. I haven’t found my next perfect position and not sure how long this journey will take but my outlook is brilliantly bright! For those of you in my same position and currently unemployed, please be sure to check your misery at the door while speaking with friends, family and co-workers and ask them how you can help them during these tough times, I can assure you, it’ll brighten both of your days. A special thank you to Katherine St. Peter who suggested I stop by this board, it truly is a magical place. My last few weeks at my last position was all about me. I’ve now learned it’s all about us. Here’s to 2021, optimism no matter how old you are, and the power of asking how you can help!

My good news is that I have a great contract job lined up for January and some unexpected freelance work! (I’m a serial contractor in tech.) I’m also grateful that 2020 helped me see what’s important and caused me to shift some priorities toward better and healthier things. :)

After being laid off from my job earlier this year, I've been able to take this time to think, explore, learn new skills, and move my career toward a new path that I'm more passionate about (and find more fulfilling and enjoyable).

I was promoted, despite my boss not liking me!

My light for 2020 was the birth of my second daughter. She is healthy and happy at home with us and she is a joy in our days. I also have to say that I have enjoyed the pause that COVID has created. Yes, this pandemic has been tough, but it has been nice to not be running around all the time to different events, social obligations etc. Sometimes a break is nice

My workplace of 20 years turned toxic, so I got my feet under me and left - with the upmost care and professionalism. I look forward to finding an inclusive workplace and thriving in 2021!

I have had a tremendous 2020. I sold 1/2 my company in June. Then, the 1/2 I kept blew up with business and we had to hire another person. Such a good year for us.

So exciting to see the positivity in this thread! Here's mine: Best October and November in my business's 10+ year history; December is already the best month my business has ever had!