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Ryan Kemp, 2017 » Law School StudentLaw School
Jessica Jane Richard, 2019 » General/Office ManagerToday's Humboldt County, LLC
Shannon Bass, 2012 » Transitional Housing Resource CoordinatorREACH
Braxton Corbin , 2015 » Data AnalystCo-founder
Nichole Vasquez, 2018 » Alternate Board DelegateRiverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health Inc.
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As an early adopter of the work-from-home dream in 2017, my experience was difficult. I had to continually prove myself to employers who were skeptical. What I found was that philosophy and my education at HSU gave me the necessary tools and perspective on the world to continue to advance without having to go into an office.
While many of my friends chased the golden shackles of high-paying office-based careers, I instead sought time and freedom. Colleagues and friends encouraged me to pursue this lifestyle stating that they could not find a reason which could justify why we should sacrifice today what we may not get to experience tomorrow.
Since graduating (prior to the pandemic) I’ve enjoyed 3-4 months of travel per year while still working. I’ve spent time in Ecuador, Mexico, Australia, and France.
With time and perseverance, my decision to study philosophy has paid off in ways I never dreamt were possible.