Break My Stride: The Detour is the Move - Episode 16 Part I

Cue the music… You can’t hold us down and you definitely can’t break our stride. In this episode of The Worksties, Jennifer and Danielle talk pivots—the kind that don’t always make sense on paper, but make all the sense in the world when you’re chasing peace or purpose.Jennifer opens up about the title drops that made space for real growth, why she walked away from titles to be more present as a mom, and how every so-called step back actually became a slingshot forward. Danielle shares what it’s like to lose a job and find yourself stuck in the same seat, same screen—but without the paycheck or the people.This one’s for anyone who’s ever taken a lesser title, lesser pay, or less certainty… in exchange for something more.This is Part I of a two-part series. Part II? Let’s just say we’ve got some things to say about a certain job board.Takeaways:Career growth isn’t always vertical—and that’s okayLetting go of a title doesn’t mean letting go of your valueSometimes the “wrong” turn was the exact right oneYou’re not alone—and you’re not behindTheme Song: Break My Stride – because sometimes life reroutes you… and it’s the best move you never saw coming.Cue the music. Hold our drink. Let’s get into it. We’re about to say what you’re thinking…Subscribe, share, and stay caffeinated.#JobMarketTea #Worksties #MarchJobsReport #RecruitingTrends #HiringInsights #WorkforceTrends #RecruiterLife #TAstrategy #LaborMarket2025 #PodcastThis Episode is Sponsored by  @totalonlinerecruitmentadvi4033  Shop Jennifer’s Store for Ausrine™ Products: ⁠https://ausrineskincare.com/TheWorkstiesMusic Inspiration: Matthew Wilder - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy46iOwWQiEThe Worksties email: [email protected] Buy Us a Coffee! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theworkstiesRiverside Podcast Platform: ⁠⁠https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig.... Music from ⁠⁠#Uppbeat⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/c.... License code: XBVTFXDPGBGOXHPR ⁠⁠#TheWorksties⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#talent⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#trending⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#talentacquisition⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#Recruiting⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#WorkStories⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#Staffing⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#Hiring⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#realtalk⁠⁠ #recruiting #talentbranding #employerbrand #influencermarketing #socialrecruiting #futureofwork #worksties #afterhours #recruitmentmarketing #realconnection #talentstrategy