What Am I Even Qualified For?
Leaving government can feel like walking away from more than a job. If you’re asking yourself, “What am I even qualified for?” these four lessons can help you approach your transition with more clarity and intention.
Identity Beyond the Badge: My Last Day at the CIA
I cried on my last day at the CIA. Leaving was my choice, but handing in my badge meant leaving behind an identity I had wrapped myself in for years. Here is what I have learned since about untangling our self-worth from our work, avoiding burnout, and remembering that your job is what you do, not who you are.