I wrote this post in my company’s break room, taking advantage of the free internet connection. The office had a designated computer area, bean bag chairs for lounging, and a huge flat-screen TV playing HBO—pretty cool for a workplace at the time.
The company had strict rules about internet browsing. Even our VPN was blocked, and while some colleagues found ways to bypass security, I wouldn’t dare break the rules just for some quick entertainment. So, there I was, using my break to write instead.
I had just discovered Blogger and decided to shut down my Xanga account. Blogger felt more user-friendly, and I liked the features better. It’s funny to think that I was starting over because I had lost my Geocities content—back then, I didn’t think about backing things up. (If only I could go back and tell my younger self to save everything!)
Before I knew it, my break was over, and I had to head back to the operations floor to take more calls.
Looking Back: Then vs. Now
Reading this post now, I don’t know exactly how I feel. I was a completely different person back then—a hungry employee, eager to climb the corporate ladder. I followed the rules, valued stability, and was just starting to explore the blogging world without knowing how much it would impact my future.
Switching to Blogger turned out to be a pivotal decision. It opened doors for me, from writing paid content to attending blogging events. Eventually, through the connections I made, I transitioned to working from home—something I wouldn’t have imagined while sitting in that break room in 2007.
One thing that hasn’t changed? My work ethic. If anything, working remotely has made me value integrity even more. In the virtual assistance business, trust is everything, and I’ve learned that the only way to build a long-lasting career is to stay honest and professional.
It's fascinating to reflect on how much has changed, yet how some core values remain the same.
Do you ever look back at your early work life and feel the same? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Switching to Blogger turned out to be a pivotal decision. It opened doors for me, from writing paid content to attending blogging events. Eventually, through the connections I made, I transitioned to working from home—something I wouldn’t have imagined while sitting in that break room in 2007.
One thing that hasn’t changed? My work ethic. If anything, working remotely has made me value integrity even more. In the virtual assistance business, trust is everything, and I’ve learned that the only way to build a long-lasting career is to stay honest and professional.
It's fascinating to reflect on how much has changed, yet how some core values remain the same.
Do you ever look back at your early work life and feel the same? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
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