Losing My First Tech Job a Decade Ago Redefined My View of Work
In 2015, when I embarked on my journey with American Express, I truly believed I had secured a stable future.
The reputation of this esteemed company signaled financial security, and as a junior decisioning engineer—my first full-time position after college—I felt ready to conquer my career. My previous internship at JPMorgan had set a promising tone, suggesting I would find my niche within the tech sectors of major banks.
Yet, my dreams came crashing down one October afternoon in 2015. I was visiting my…