Eileen Slovak

What jobs have you had?

I’ve had some interesting jobs…

I’ve had jobs that made me humble, appreciative & a good tipper:

* Waitress (working my way through school) at various seaside restaurants in Rhode Island including Block Island

* Bartender on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts

* House cleaner for the rich & famous on Martha’s Vineyard

* Perennial Gardener for the rich & famous in Watch Hill, RI

I’ve had jobs that made me feel powerful:

* Sales coordinator in the jewelry industry (with fun trips to the NYC showroom)

* Sales and marketing executive in the Hardware industry (with fun travel involved to LA, Orlando, New Orleans, Chicago & more)

I’ve had jobs that shaped who I am:

* Stay at home mom

* Military spouse in Italy

* Local journalist in Southern Maryland

* Novelist

I’ve had jobs that I did because I had to start over:

* Cheese cutter and salesperson at Wegmans

* Office Manager for a Periodontist

* Financial services client support specialist

Since then, I’ve had jobs I enjoyed and went looking for:

* Livestyle Director for an HOA

* Downsizing and home estate sales consultant

* Realtor

Every experience builds and shapes you to be ready for your next step. Your career is a journey. If you feel stuck, that’s your gut telling you it’s time for a change. No more crying in the shower!

Go be your best self!