CEO and intern talk about the benefits of developing a culture that is open to new ideas and people.

So, on my 45th birthday, it was my last day of career naivety. The next day I am called to a last minute 5:00 meeting with the bosses. Hmmm this can't be good. Maybe they've caught me playing solitaire one too many times, or I've been late too many days or I know - my messy desk is a problem.

Well, the gist of it is... since I graduated with a degree in Environmental Studies in 2002 (my focus was on the influences of responsible environmental behaviour) I haven't found my "dream job". I worked at a couple of non-profit orgs in Toronto and then decided to move to Vancouver in 2003. Still didn't find anything here in Vancouver that really made me excited. I volunteered at a bunch of enviro orgs but unfortunately.. its a tough field to break into and find a good job that fits - I guess its difficult to find a job that makes you happy in any field.