05/18/2026
A temporary pivot is not the same thing as abandoning your vision. Between the integration of AI into our workflows and an employment landscape that feels more like shifting sand than solid ground, the anxiety is palpable. Roles are evolving, companies are restructuring, and many qualified, capable people are finding themselves asking difficult questions about stability, purpose, and what the future of work even looks like anymore.
Today, our President and CEO, Divya Gupta, shared her story of experiencing her version of that reality during the 2008 economic recession. After building a strong career with Adventist HealthCare and Marriott International, she suddenly found herself restarting from the ground up, taking a waitressing job at Taco Surf (Surfside, CA) as she tried to find her footing.
Sometimes, the opportunity in front of you may not look like the career path you imagined. It may feel smaller, unfamiliar, or disconnected from the long-term goal. But Divya’s journey proves that your value is not your job title; it is your grit. Whether in 2008 or 2026, adaptability is just as valuable as expertise. Believing in your ability to keep going is often what moves the needle when the path unexpectedly changes. Stay the course!
