#27 Rebuilding After Tragedy with Caitlin Doyle

Be The Wolf

When employers don’t make room for your needs, it’s a sign that it’s time to go.

The thing is, most people are stretched to the max in career and life. There is no room to deal with BIG unforeseen circumstances.

But they happen. And when they do, most people will bust their butts to try to keep everything in balance–only to have it all crumble to the ground.

All because employers are unwilling to make space for them to navigate these life-changing curveballs.

It’s during these times that it is most important to be in a great job, otherwise you’ll be left standing on the edge of a deep, raging river with no way to cross.

If this happens, you’ll have to find a bridge.

And it’s often the road the bridge is dark and full of struggle.

Then… when you get there… the bridge is wobbly as F!

You’ve got to be willing to step anyway. And do whatever it takes to get to the other side. There is no choice.

One step at a time. Don’t look down. Keep moving forward. You can do it!

And finally, when you put your feet on stable ground, you might find yourself in a career you never imagined.

When Caitlin was fired while at her fiance’s funeral, she hustled to find her bridge to a new career and life. Where she ended up still surprises people!

Join us on Be the Wolf to find out where she ended up.

Connect to Caitlin:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doylecaitlin/

Organizations Caitlin works with:

TechWomen: https://www.techwomen.org/

Technovation: https://technovationchallenge.org/

Great Place to Work (my job): https://www.greatplacetowork.com/

Organ Donation Resources: https://www.donatelife.net/

Connect to Genea:

Website: http://geneabarnes.com/

Free Career Guide: http://elevatefreegift.com/

Book a Call with Genea: http://elevatebookacall.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geneabarnes/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geneabarnes

Caitlin bio:

Caitlin started her career as an English teacher with no aspirations of working in technology. After experiencing a personal tragedy and losing her job, she stumbled upon a temp role at a tech startup, and slowly grew that two week contract into a career in Program Management. Now, Caitlin has shipped products with household names and serves as a mentor for other women in STEM.