What a Community Relations Senior Manager at San Francisco 49ers Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the Sports Industry
Saya's eight seasons with the San Francisco 49ers highlight a key career lesson: "you really can do something that you love," finding fulfillment in a job, even a demanding one, is achievable; the advice is to "pursue what you love," embracing change when needed to find that fulfilling path.
Career Passion, Work-Life Balance, Professional Fulfillment, Adaptability, Change Management
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Saya Lindsay
Community Relations Senior Manager
San Francisco 49ers
Trinity College, 2012
N/A
International Relations & Affairs
Sports & Fitness
Communication and Marketing
Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Find a career you are passionate about; it makes all the difference.
2. Don't be afraid to change careers if you're unhappy; there are many paths to explore.
3. It is possible to love your job and find excitement in your work; pursue what excites you
Transcript
I think it's not necessarily that this specific job taught me or that I wish someone had maybe told me beforehand. I think it's just a general idea that you really can do something that you love.
My parents always told me it doesn't matter what you do. You could do the most basic, menial job, but if it's something that you're excited about and you love, then they'll be so proud of you.
If you want to become president, then go become president. That's incredible too. But whatever you do, just make sure that you really love it.
I remember thinking, "Okay, all right. This is life, this is work, this is jobs." We're taught for so long that a job is just grinding at a computer. But truly, I mean, I've been doing this role, this is my eighth season. I love what I do. I wake up excited.
I literally got out of a meeting yesterday and I was in the office. I got off a meeting with a coworker, stood up, and said, "This is why I love what we do." That's the stuff that gets me excited. I literally yelled at my boss, and she agreed.
So, it's not just about that. It was more of a confirmation: "Yes, I followed what I love to do. I was excited about it. I figured it out, and I got into the working world." It's every bit as exciting as you can make it.
And I think also, don't be afraid of change. If you hate what you do, that's okay. Just find something else. The sky's the limit, and you can live so many different lives within your lifetime. So just pursue what you love, and it'll all work out.