Changes on the horizon
Two years and ten months ago I walked into my workplace a nervous and young 20-year-old with zero marketing experience. I was seeking an internship in the marketing and public relations sector while obtaining my journalism degree and the owners of a very well-respected marketing and communications agency took a chance on me. I’ve spent the last 34 months learning everything there is to know about communications and marketing and have grown a lot professionally and personally.
I’ve had the best boss and co-workers I could ask for, especially for my first job after university. They spoiled me with flowers the day after I got engaged and always, always remembered my birthday. They let me ask a million questions and always answered them. They have been very supportive through all my personal endeavors such as marathon training and writing this blog.
Monday was a very bittersweet day for me because I gave three weeks notice at my current job. I’ve accepted a communications and resource development position at our local United Way and start at the end of the month. I’m so excited to dive headfirst into some new challenges and opportunities and also to enter the non-profit sector! 2012 was already shaping up to be a great year and now it’s looking even more exciting!
I have a couple more posts scheduled for this week but after that I will be cutting back my blogging to 3-4 times per week while I make this transition. If you don’t hear from me for a few days, have no fear, I’m likely still kicking around 
As always, thank you so much for reading along and supporting me through everything I take on! XO
Congrats on your new job!
Congratulations Amber! I hope your transition goes well. Leaving a job and co-workers you like, even if it is for a great opportunity, is always hard.
Wow, fantastic! I didn’t even know you were looking for a new job!
I’m glad you’ve had such a great experience at your first “real” job and I hope the second one is just as great, if not better!
Congrats Amber! I spent several years in the non-profit world. While it is a lot of work (what job isn’t?) it is incredibly rewarding. Best of luck on your transition and new endevour!
Exciting! Leaving a job can be difficult and starting a new one can be difficult but I’m sure you will do well with the new excitement and challenges!
So glad it went well telling your boss! Congratulations!!!
Exciting!! I love that you’re stepping out and are going to “make a difference” in the world. Best wishes in your transition!
Congratulations once again Amber!! Sometimes it really amazes me to think that you’re just one year older than I am, you’ve accomplished SO much and you’ve made such amazing progress in your career, it’s really fantastic
Wishing you all the best at your new job!
I can’t believe she’s 3 years younger than me and accomplishing things like a champ! Makes me feel like I need to get crackin’! Congrats on the new job Amber! Non profit work is rewarding and fascinating.
Very Exciting! best wishes!!!! you know they’re gonna have a heck of a time replacing you!
Best wishes with the transition to your new job!
Congratulations! What a wonderful opportunity for you! The United Way is such a great non-profit organization and I am sure you will do a great job with them.
Congrats, girl! I wish you the best of luck at the new gig! I’m currently up in the air with my next move as well. I’m ready to move on, but sad to say goodbye to my coworkers…
Congrats, Amber! That’s so exciting!! Best of luck : )
Congratulations on this new amazing opportunity!!
Congratulations again on your new position! So excited for you!
So very excited and happy for you! I definitely can tell through our chats how much this new job means to you and also how much you value and care about the job you currently have too; you’re a great person to have on their team, that’s for sure. Wishing you nothing but the best of luck <3
Wow! So cool Amber! Congrats on the job change!!!! Very excited for you.
Congrats chica!!! That is so exciting! Can’t wait to hear more about the new gig!
Congrats!!
that’s awesome, congratulations!
How exciting! My first out-of-college job was at my local UW. I spent 7 years there doing media relations, copywriting, and ending up as their Marketing Manager before moving into my new position. It’s a good organization, shoot me a note if you have any questions! I certainly know their marketing speak
Congrats on your new position! That’s so exciting.
Congrats!! That’s so exciting!
Congrats Amber! Working for United Way will be quite amazing. The company I work for work’s a lot with them and it’s always exciting. They do a lot for local communities and I absolutely love some of the programs they are involved with. I know when I left a job that I really enjoyed to move further into my career it was hard too, but I am positive you will find this new endeavor very rewarding.
Congrats again
Congratulations! So excited for you and the changes headed your way. I have a friend who works for United Way and he absolutely loves it!
Such an exciting change for you, Amber! Looking forward to hearing more. 2012 is going to be awesome for you.
That’s awesome! Congrats! How exciting! Good luck in your transition.
Congrats Amber and good luck at the new gig!
Congrats on the new job!
Yay! Congrats on the new job – hope it’s an easy transition
Congrats!! Taking that step to make a change it often hard but usually worth it
That’s wonderful Amber! Congratulations!
Yay! Congrats Amber – always gotta keep moving to learn and grow. Hope you can write a little bit about the new gig – I used to think I’d like to work at a nonprofit, although now I’m not so sure, unless perhaps it was devoted to financial literacy, which I’m pretty passionate about.
I am so excited and thrilled for you, Amber! You really have SO much to offer a company and they are lucky to have you. Cannot wait to follow along on your new journey.
Congrats, congrats!
HUGE CONGRATS on your new job.
congrats darling! I seriously LOVE working in the non-profit sector and couldn’t imagine working anywhere that had $$$$ as the ultimate bottom line. I’m sure you’ll love it.
Moving to a new job is always fun, exciting, stressful! I am happy for you and I hope that everything goes well in the next few weeks as you transition!
This sounds like such a great opportunity for you Amber! Congrats and wishing you the best of luck as you start your new job!
Congrats on the new job! I’m so excited for you.
Congratulations on the new job, and best of luck with the transition!
Congratulations!!!!!!! That is very exciting
Happy for you!!!
Congratulations on the new position! It looks like a great move for you, with lots for you to learn and to grow into! Even with the nerves that come with a transition (I know I hate changing jobs!), I’m sure you will have a great time!
This is very very exciting! Good luck on your new job! I’m so excited for you. And I completely know how you feel — the job I left was my first “real” job out of college and a great stepping stone for my future.
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Congratulations!
CONGRATULATIONS Amber!
Congrats, I am so happy for you! You are going to rock at this new job and you really earned it! So excited to see what the future holds for you!
Congrats on the new job!
Congrats, Amber! You’ll grow and learn even more with each new opportunity – be proud of yourself for being so willing to know when it’s time to take the next step, be a little bit uncomfortable and continue to develop professionally!
There are undoubtedly big things ahead for you