When Lauren first began her career she found herself in customer service/operations-type roles. Unfortunately, after several years in the workforce, the Great Recession hit, and she got laid off. At the time, she was heartbroken. Despite that, it was the best thing that happened to her because a short time later she landed what became her dream job.
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Other than making a profit, the industry should also shift its focus to the mental and overall welfare of the people within. Sometimes, struggles that are more than what meets the eye tend to gather no attention at all. Support fellow entrepreneurs who are undergoing mental illnesses. Their conditions take medication but most of all, backing them up amidst their battles while being in the industry can promote an improved quality of life for them.
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