The Friday Q&A series was put on hiatus for the past two weeks, but now we’re back in action! Don’t forget to send me your questions!
Q from Josh: Lauren…Now that its been about 8 months since you were given the opportunity to leave Colorado, is there anything you would have done differently the last 8 months if given the chance?
A: Absolutely not. Is that enough of an answer? I’ll expand. I’ve thought a little about this – whether I would have wanted more time with my family and friends before I left, whether I found the right apartment, whether I chose to live in the right neighborhood, whether I chose the right job. I can say, with complete certainty, that I would not have changed one single thing about my move to San Francisco. I needed to move quickly – rip the bandaid off, otherwise, I may have chickened out. I love my apartment and while my neighborhood can be sketchy at times, it’s my home. My doorman protects me. And the right job? Psht. We all know that this is the dreamiest of dream jobs and I couldn’t be happier. I wouldn’t change a thing.
Q from Pat: If you had an opportunity to design your perfect job (not necessarily the job you currently have) what would it be and where would you like to be located (New York, Washington, SF, etc.,). Also, where do you expect to be career-wise in five years?
A: Disclaimer: My employer did not pay me to say any of this. I love my job. I have made it explicitly clear just how much I love my job. I am dedicated to it 100 percent, I love almost every second of working there. Of course, I would like opportunities to grow. I envision myself as the Head of Community Management, managing several Community Managers (much like myself right now), providing insight in strategy and implementation for brands on social networks, train Community Managers on messaging and tactics, and being a thought-provoking leader in the space. I’m in love with San Francisco. It was the best decision I’ve ever made moving out here. I’m not sure if I’ll stay in the city for the rest of my life, but I love the Bay Area. I really am living a dream! In five years, I hope to accomplish the goals stated above and be the Head of Community Management. We’ll see how it goes!
