by Vikki | Feb 1, 2023 | Career Advice, Musings, Resilience, Strengths
Yesterday, I retired from my high-tech corporate career after 31.5 years. It was my first real job—the place where I “grew up” professionally. Leaving after so many years was both hard and easy, both sad and exhilarating. As people ask me what it feels...
by Vikki | Feb 14, 2021 | Career Advice, Musings
“What Would You Do For Free?” Back in early 2012, I met with a mentee who first came to me through a referral from a friend in HR. When I first met “Jane”, she was waiting for me in a conference room. She was half under a table. Don’t get me...
by Vikki | Nov 26, 2020 | DE & I, Musings, Uncategorized
Inclusion – What it Means to Me Eleven years ago, Feb 6 fell on a Friday. That’s the day of the accident that left me permanently disabled. Every day I get up and hobble to the bathroom making sure to put my foot all the way down so I don’t trip or fall....
by Vikki | May 20, 2020 | Career Advice, Change, Musings
For many years, I have heard others say ‘there is no such thing as a stupid question.’ I have said this to new hires as they join, and I see their hesitancy to ask me or other people questions. The statement is intended to put people at ease so they will...
