This past weekend was my 15-year anniversary at Google.
15 years is a long time for a job. It’s a long time to live in the same city. It’s a long time for a relationship. It’s a long time.
When I started working there I had a 1.5 year old boy and now I have a 16.5 year old and a 12.5 year old.
Over the last 15 years I’ve worked on a bunch of different products in a bunch of different roles. My favorite part has consistently been the people through and through. Some of the best people I’ve ever met have been my workmates. Kind, smart, generous.
My manager sent me these flowers today to say congratulations. It was really thoughtful and a lovely, unexpected surprise.
I remember I was very sure in 2009 that I would not return from my maternity leave. Here we are, 13 years later…
Goes by in the blink of an eye.
Yes to celebrating milestones.
#yearofyes #karenikayearofyes
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