Here, I grapple with a challenging question posed by an elder: “Do you ever think of yourself as a red flag because you have never stayed at a job long-term?” Through a candid exploration of my career path, I examine the societal expectations surrounding job stability and the implications of my own choices in attempting to survive in unfit spaces.

In 2018, in my second semester of grad school, I️ got fired from a Black-owned non-profit. The experience destroyed my spirit but, here’s what I️ learned.

When you feel it’s time to go, move.

If you’re contemplating leaving a job here are some things to think about