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<description><![CDATA[Why am I working for my certification?  I’m doing it for myself.  I spent eighteen years as a wife and mother, many of those while my first husband was in the Navy.  I had a few temporary admin jobs here and there while he was out to sea but I primarily devoted myself to my family.  Once I was divorced I needed a job so I worked my way up from part time receptionist to an admin role.  Twice.  It hasn’t been easy!  

The company I am with now values my contributions and it was not until I landed here that I realized that I have much more than just a job.  I have a career.  A career that I am proud of and work that I am proud of.  My children are grown now and I wanted to take this year and really reach to see how far I could push myself.  I wanted to move out of my comfort zone and expand my education.  I signed up for a local conference with IAAP and decided to strive toward my certification.  I’m doing this for myself, for my own growth.  I am scared and overwhelmed.  I can’t count how many times over the last week I’ve asked myself “what the HELL did I get myself into?!”  I am full of self-doubt, the imposter syndrome is strong.  But all I can do is take one day at a time and try to do my best work.  I know there is a great group involved in Marie’s study group who have ALREADY been supportive and helpful.  We share a bond now and we will get each other through the next few months!  
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:33:14 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Best of luck in your certification endeavors]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 13:11:45 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Best wishes on your CAP certification journey.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 13:52:07 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Congratulations on taking this next step in your personal and professional development! Doing this for yourself is a great reason for taking the exam. Best wishes with your studies!]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 14:05:46 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Studying for the CAP too! Excited for you! You can do this!]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:55:29 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Congratulations for taking the next step toward your CAP certification! I am right there with you...... I have faith we will come out on the other side of this victoriously. Stay encouraged, we got this!]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2020 00:24:46 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Proud of you. As a person from many members in my family in military, including my husband, it is not easy and you are usually last on the list. Doing for your self is a much needed skill we tend to lose! :) I am studying for the Fall 2020 exam too and I know you will do great! Set your sights and let nothing stop you!!!]]></description>
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