Disclosure: This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Pine-Sol® and Latina Bloggers Connect. All thoughts are my own.
When I got the layoff notice earlier this year I was completely devastated. I was employed at Honda Center for what would have been my 18th year in November. Having the same employer for almost 18 years was something I was very proud of. I never thought I would be there that long but it's hard to walk away from a job you truly love. My job itself was fun and I enjoyed my coworkers, our guests and the events in our arena. It was my life for so long. Since my husband was employed there too, he was laid off along with 400 of our coworkers. It was the building's way of getting rid of our Union and starting fresh. The NHL had a lockout from October 2012 to January 2013 and work was slow during that time so our happy little nest egg was now sad. We were finally building our savings back up and now would be unemployed as of June 30, 2013.
I like change but I'm a fan of stability more.
Blogging was going good for me but I didn't know if it could carry us. I had huge doubts. What were we going to do to pay our bills? As it turns out, getting laid off was the best thing to happen to me. I went all in and doors started opening for me. I would have never imagined doing something I love and being my own boss.
Started from the bottom...
Now we here.
I am thrilled to help introduce the "When Life Gets Tough, Women Rise Above It" campaign from the makers of Pine-Sol® Products. Launched with the help of actress and activist Rosie Perez, Pine-Sol® donated $25,000 to Women Empowered, a nonprofit based in Los Angeles that connects, educates and supports women of all ages and backgrounds, inspiring them to give back to their communities.
As part of this important campaign, I'm encouraging you to share your story of triumph to Pine-Sol's collection of moving stories by visiting www.WomenRiseAboveIt.com or www.LasMujeresNoSeRinden.com from November 1, 2013 to January 31, 2014. By sharing your story, you will be entered for a chance to win some amazing prizes including house cleaning services for a year and an all-inclusive trip to enjoy a peaceful spa experience at a deluxe hotel!
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States & D.C. 18 years and older. Ends 1/31/14 at 11:59 a.m. PT. To enter and for Official Rules, including odds, and prize descriptions, visit www.womenriseaboveit.com. Void where prohibited.
SIN OBLIGACIÓN DE COMPRA. Abierto a residentes legales de los 50 estados de los Estados Unidos y D.C., mayores de 18 años. Termina el 1/31/14 a las 11:59 a.m. PT Para participar y consultar las Reglas oficiales, incluyendo las probabilidades y las descripciones de los premios, visite www.lasmujeresnoserinden.com. Nulo donde esté prohibido.Labels: Las Mujeres No Se Rinden, Pine-Sol, Rise Above It, Triumph