My first and really only boss in the professional world told me something at 22 that I will never forget: “Michelle, make sure you marry the right person. This is the most important decision of your life.” I remember hearing it; however, I think it just went through me. Even as I met my husband at 22 and was married at 25 – it really didn’t sink in. Life is so uncomplicated in your 20s. It really is all about you.
I first felt the impact of my decision 5 years into our marriage when my husband took a job in Columbus, and I was contemplating my career options. It was through the encouragement of my boss in Cincinnati and my husband that I ended up in self-employment. We decided to try it for a year. Four years later my husband quit his job and came on board to help me and raise our children in a more active role. Thirteen years later and we have never looked back.
I know that I would not have stayed with it this long and been able to grow to where PRISM is today, if it weren’t for his unconditional love, support, and confidence. There are so many difficult moments when you truly second guess yourself. It was my husband every time who believed in me. I now understand what my boss was telling me. Thank God I knew what I was doing.
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One Comment
Michelle,
I wanted to write a quick note that I just was introduced to your site per my reading your article in Business First. I really enjoyed reading your “Insight” article from the Feb 8th subscription. After reading the first sentence of your blog, “I don’t know what I want to do when I grow up”…I felt like you were just like me! I am a 28 year old college graduate whose concentration was Marketing, but just starting my career after staying home for 2 years with my two small children. Now, a single mother, I find myself in an admin/marketing position with a local Columbus engineering firm. I really enjoy what I have learned so far regarding “marketing” for the industry I am in. And, want to learn so much more (born & raised in Columbus, it is exciting to be a part of a company that works on building & renovating parts of the city I love to call home). I also, look for balance with work and children and reading your blog has made me feel like I am not the only one out there working for my family and trying to enjoy time with my children. Looking forward to reading your updates, thanks! God bless you and your family
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Gretchen Franklin