Dismissed For Lacking A Degree, I Let My Life Speak For Itself – The Archivist

the kind of thing career advisors tell you to do even when you’re happy in your current role.

Apparently, someone had noticed.

“I understand,” I said to Andrea, my voice steadier than I felt. “What are the next steps?”

She looked almost disappointed that I wasn’t arguing or defending myself or breaking down. Maybe she’d prepared for that scenario too.continue reading …