The Second Episode of the Gamers Growing UP Podcast (GGUP) 🎮🎙️🎮Where each week we hangout with our guest in a video game of their choosing and discuss their unique journey tackling the: 🟨Main Quests of Life🟡Building Success🟡Finding Purpose 🟡& Spreading Love 💼This week we sit down with Erik - one of Nick's friends who has been working for a large retail store. Join us to hear what life is like as a Pro Account Sales Associate, how Erik is balancing his relationship and worklife, what it takes to progress up the corporate ladder and a first hand take on the value of community college!🎙️Tune in to learn the Cheat Codes to Life!! 🎮🎮0:00 GGUP THEME SONG0:55 Introduction & Welcome1:17 Erik's Background & Wizard 1012:42 Career Path: From Teaching to Retail4:33 Community College Experience6:20 Burnout in Education7:50 Community College Advice9:13 Starting at the Paint Department11:52 Development Program & Promotion12:13 Pro Sales Associate Role13:47 Career Growth & Future Goals14:58 Greatest Achievements & Challenges16:41 Fitting In & Workplace Diversity18:38 Feeling Like an Adult20:24 When Personality Solidifies22:37 Skills from Gaming25:25 Stereotypes & Preconceptions29:38 On-the-Job Training33:17 Social Network & Friend Groups38:00 Work-Life Balance41:33 Health & Happiness43:20 Life Satisfaction45:57 Counter Spell47:34 Cheat Codes: Advice to 17-Year-Old Self49:32 Advice for Aspiring Retail Professionals53:41 When to Advocate for Yourself54:35 Closing Thoughts⬛Looking to join the Community?⚫Subscribe to the Channel & turn on notifications to never miss a new episode!🟪Check out the Channel description for links to:🟣Join the Community Discord - The GG Tavern🟣Check out the Merch Store & represent your new favorite podcast!🟣Find a sign up form to be a guest on a future episode🟣Explore the linktree to get connected to all of the other ways to stream GGUP!