Happy Galentine’s Day! InRhythm’s Women in Tech group is excited to continue working and promoting fellowship between women 2019. On this day, we’ll be celebrating each other’s accomplishments, spending time together, and talking about our future plans to continue to move the needle on diversity and inclusion in tech. With every new year, it’s common to set goals and make resolutions for all that we want to accomplish throughout 2019. This year already promises to be full of innovation and excitement, but before we look forward it’s important to reflect on all of the amazing things—from little wins to big changes—our group members have accomplished, in and outside of the workplace:
“[2018 was about] getting over my fears and leaving my job of 5 years (and becoming an InRhythmer!). I went on my first solo trip and picked up reading again (self-empowerment was a reoccurring theme towards the end of the year).”
–Eileen, Senior UX/UI Designer
“Incorporated more exercise into my life, my Fitbit really helped me meet daily goals. The second was getting a job at InRhythm!”
-Tricia, Client Partner
“I graduated from college, got a job and moved to NYC from Michigan!”
-Taylor, UX/UI Design Associate
“I moved countries and had to manage my toddler alone, which was a huge thing, being cut from all the help my family offered back in my country. Led a new platform in my work—which was a great learning experience for me.”
-Sushmita, Technical Project Manager
“Getting a job with InRhythm, and moving into my own place.”
-Samantha, UX/UI Design Associate
“My biggest accomplishment was getting my first job as a Software Engineer. I was a bartender 4 months prior to landing that job, so it was a huge change but also a huge risk that I took to immerse myself completely in learning and job searching.”
-Kate, Software Engineer
“Transitioned to a new industry.”
-Jill, Program Manager
“I helped my boyfriend—who also works full-time—with a second, new business. The fact that the business is growing and we are still talking to each other is a huge accomplishment. There were rough points. I have incredible admiration for anyone who tries to start a business. It is not for the faint of heart.”
-Adrienne, Senior UX Designer
“After a gap year, the biggest challenge was to start development again. I joined AmEx [through InRhythm] and a different journey began! I was never a consultant before so stepping into that and being the lone consultant on the team was a challenge.“
-Anuja, Java Engineer
“In 2018 I started a new job at InRhythm!”
-Jessica, Technical Recruiter
“I moved to an apartment that has a washer & dryer!”
-Amanda, Talent and Growth Associate
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As we look forward to the months ahead of us, we have so many different things we want to accomplish in 2019. Our diverse group of women—from different cities, departments, and projects—have an array of different goals that they’re looking to achieve:
“Get back into coding and visiting a new country.”
-Eileen, Senior UX/UI Designer
“My goal for 2019 is to close new business at InRhythm and figure out how to enjoy exercising at 5am!”
-Tricia, Client Partner
“A goal I hope to achieve in 2019 is to go beyond the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and learn to code well enough to build my own website.”
-Taylor, UX/UI Design Associate
“I want to be stronger emotionally, physically and technically (workwise). I wish to master the new platforms I am now working on.”
-Sushmita, Technical Project Manager
“Traveling to at least 2 more countries on my own and going to more networking events to grow my network of designers.”
-Samantha, UX/UI Design Associate
“For 2019 I want to expand my knowledge of CS fundamentals and explore dev-ops, save some money, and get my blue belt in Jiu Jitsu!”
-Kate, Software Engineer
“Complete my EMBA”
-Jill, Program Manager
“I’m not a big fan of yearly goals, however, I do plan on getting personal documentation together (e.g. will, power of attorney forms, beneficiaries on bank accounts, etc.) in case I die. I have had to help several friends deal with the estates of deceased family members who did not have anything written down and it was a nightmare. If you love, or even remotely like, your friends and family, don’t do this to them!”
-Adrienne, Senior UX Designer
“For 2019, my biggest goal is to get back to a balanced life and be focused on a healthy lifestyle.”
-Anuja, Java Engineer
“In 2019—stop procrastinating and apply to grad school!”
-Jessica, Technical Recruiter
“My goals for 2019 are to learn how to stand up paddleboard, brush up on my Greek, and get my SHRM-CP certification.”
-Amanda, Talent and Growth Associate
One of the things that makes our Women in Tech group strong is the diversity we bring to the table. Our group members run the spectrum from single young professionals to working mothers, and fresh college grads to experienced industry experts. Each of us has our own goals and dreams, and every small victory we achieve is, in its own way, a win for all women fighting for representation. What are your wins from 2018? What are you hoping to accomplish this year? Share your story with us @GetInRhythm or in the comments below.
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