If you had met me on my Day 1 at TTC, you would’ve found me calm, collected, but mildly panicking internally. I joined as an Employer Branding Associate. It sounded like a nice and clear one role, one focus JD. I would have loved that.
Cut to six months later: Here I’m writing content, shaping brand stories, dabbling in marketing, and managing a full-blown project that’s now in its final phase. Somewhere along the way, my JD said, “Let’s not limit ourselves,” and just kept evolving.
It’s been both chaotic and exhilarating. It’s been a “Wait, I do this too, now?” kind of journey. There are days when I feel like I’ve got everything under control: browser tabs organized, thoughts aligned, and productivity at an all-time high.
And then there are those dark days when my to-do list looks like it drank three cups of coffee and chose violence! On those days, I do feel lost and overwhelmed. And yes, I absolutely question all my life decisions for a solid 5 to 7 business minutes.
But here’s the achievement part: I’ve learned to not stay stuck there.
Thanks to a team that lets me stay true and real, I’ve learned to work and breathe as I work. I have learned that saying “Hey, I’m a bit stuck” doesn’t make me less capable; it just makes me human and no one is judging me for it. And more often than not, that’s exactly what gets me back on track.
Also, something magical happens by the end of those chaotic days. When the work gets done and the pieces come together, I sit there thinking, “Okay… that was slightly dramatic, but we made it.” And that feeling is elevating!
Thinking back to my first day, I genuinely had no idea how I’d survive in a completely new domain. Everything felt unfamiliar; I was just hoping I’d figure things out… you know, before someone notices I was still figuring things out.
Six months into this role, I’m still figuring things out—but now with a lot more confidence, a lot less panic, and a growing ability to say, “Yes, I can handle this.”
And I’m really glad I took that chance… because this journey is not neither neat nor predictable. Along this journey I am shaping myself into someone who can adapt, take on challenges, and occasionally manage chaos like a pro.
So, here’s to six months of growth, confusion, wins, tiny breakdowns, big comebacks—and one project that’s almost at the finish line.
Here’s what I hope comes next: more challenges, more learning, and probably more moments where I dramatically stare at my screen before figuring it out anyway.
I truly wouldn’t have it any other way!
Storyteller
