What’s the best career decision you’ve ever made?
From an employer perspective, working for Avery Dennison has been the best decision for me. Absolutely no question about that. I have been quite fortunate to have had many people take a chance on me, show trust in me, and just give me an opportunity to succeed.
From a worker characteristic (so to speak) perspective, I would say that frequently stepping out of my comfort zone for growth purposes has served me well.
In my history, new opportunities have rarely presented themselves as a “perfect match” for my skill set. But, I soon realized that if I wanted to increase my knowledge, my experience, my confidence, and my overall value to the company, then I better learn how to step out of my comfort zone!
As you think about the next steps in your career, what are the most important actions you plan to take?
The most important actions that I have planned actually don’t revolve around my career. The world has been a challenging place over the past couple of years and I want to focus more on my family, my physical health, and just take some time for myself.
What do you enjoy most about the work you do?
I really enjoy the people and the tough problems we are challenged with. There is never a dull moment in the world of IT.
