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Anonymous

 
Mrs. X

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Anonymous, 28

Prairies

“I worked odd jobs whenever I could and applied to our national police force in my last year of studies, joined up shortly after graduating.”

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Anonymous

 
Mrs. X

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Anonymous, 32

Vancouver, BC

“I don't have financial help from family, and I'm proud to take control of my financial future on my own rather than have money handed to me.”

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Ms. X

 
Mrs. X

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Ms. X, 23

Canada

“Currently, I don't think I've had any successes in my careers. I'd need to go back to school. I do catch on very quick, but employers are always looking for educated candidates.”

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Frenchgirl

 
Mrs. X

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Frenchgirl, 50

West Coast

“I had to learn that I was worthy, that my lack of 'background' was an asset, not a detriment. I had to overcome fear and insecurity. I'm still working on that one.”

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Ms. X

 
Mrs. X

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Ms. X, 39

Toronto, ON

“My bankruptcy years were very hard and taught me to never carry too much debt...that if you can't pay for something with cash, you shouldn't buy it and probably can live without it anyway.”

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Mrs. X

 
Mrs. X

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Mrs. X, 26

Calgary, AB

“Learning how to work in the oil and gas industry was the biggest challenge for me. There was a steep learning curve and women remain a minority.”

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Ms. X

 
Mrs. X

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Ms. X, 50

Toronto, ON

“I cut my losses and moved to another country with $37.89 left as I got on the plane.”

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F. Patel

 
Mrs. X

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F. Patel, 28

Winnipeg, MB

“I am fortunate to be in the pharmacy profession – my first and only job to date.”

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Ms. X

 
Mrs. X

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Ms. X, 47

Toronto, ON

“I switched careers recently and am going through a gruelling learning curve.”

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Nita Abbi

 
Nita Abbi

Nita Abbi, 24

Winnipeg, MB

“In my short time as a professional, I feel that my biggest challenge has been balancing my work life with my personal life.”

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