Gen Z Guide to FI

Storytime! I want to end the year by sharing some of my reflections on the power of manifestation.

Some months ago, I told my coworkers I wanted a remote job at lunch. My job is a manufacturing job that requires me to be onsite 5 days a week. I wanted flexibility and the option to not live in ButtFuck, CA. However, I started applying to schools and let the remote job dream disappear. After all, I’ll be in a new city somewhere by August 2024.

Then sometime in November, a manager from our National HQ team at my company told me that he was moving on to a different role. He nudged me to apply for his remote role and told me that he had recommended me to his boss. Mind you, I absolutely SHAT on this man professionally. Basically, I always called him out (politely of course) and challenged him and his team at Head Quarters (HQ) to give my team what we needed to thrive. I made him look bad some times but he still respected me. I was perplexed. Why would he recommend me? I honestly wasn’t sure. I guess he liked how direct I am.

Anyway, after 2 interviews for the remote position, I was told by his boss that I was a finalist, but ultimately, the position went to someone else. She didn’t expect me to be so calm and zen with my response. I was unbothered because I had my MBA plan very much in motion.

However, I am very grateful that I didn’t get the position because I would have felt too guilty to quit in March/April if I was in a new role. I’d ride it out till August and give myself no break in between ending employment and returning to school. I also would feel bad about taking away an opportunity from someone else who had planned to be in the company long-term. I didn’t want to feel icky but I did want the flexibility and the extra money so I still shamelessly plugged myself. As you all should as well. You are responsible for taking what you want out of corporate America.

Ultimately, I am happy that I didn’t get the role because now I can begin planning my summer vacation before resuming a hectic MBA program in the fall of 2024.

That said, stay tuned for my final decision on where to go for my MBA. I am still deciding, but have a few options with full-tuition scholarships, so I am excited!!

Things work out exactly as they are supposed to. I really believe in the power of manifestation from this experience of almost getting a remote position.

XOXO Gen Z Fire Baby