Sarah Braverman

When you hit an obstacle and find a big challenge, it's a very quick reflection on who you are and how you respond to it. I think I've learned a lot in this moment of just who I am. I am not somebody who likes to just stay stagnated. That's not ever who I am. I seek adventure, I seek learning and understanding and new experiences, and I think that's in my core. But it is also so true that when a big shaking challenge happens, like the climate field I've dedicated my whole career to really suffering right now, it's very validating to be able to reach out to other people in this space and to support one another during this time. For the past year, I've been working with other people outside of my company who had lost their job recently, and chatting with them, and helping them find new roles, and in turn, they're doing the same for me. So I think what's kept me going is, one, just my innate drive. I think that also seeing the amazing, resilient people around me continuing to persevere. That isn't understated. I would love to say there was one pivotal moment in my life, but I think just everybody I've connected with throughout life has been very much a driving influence in my life, saying you gotta keep persevering. There's something worth working for and fighting for.

What worked for me was following - keep asking more questions. It doesn't have to be of other people, but you can do your own research. Look into, if you're wanting to learn about something, just follow that interest. Reach out to people who work in the field and find ways to dig in more. If you're interested in making a career pivot, it's not too late, and there is plenty to do in this space, so I think it's important to look for what are good transferable skills you have that you can then apply. People in climate, they need people of all backgrounds, so it's good to have, it's good to just find what you can contribute and offer that in your interviews.