Stories connect us across backgrounds in ways we can never fully anticipate. Which makes Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month a great reason to go find a story from the AAPI community that surprises us. We spoke with Carole Yang, HRIS Analyst here at EarnIn, about what stories AAPI Heritage Month evokes for her. How do you personally connect to AAPI Heritage Month? AAPI Month is a time for me to reflect on my heritage, to celebrate and appreciate not only my own culture but the amazing richness and diversity of the entire AAPI group. Lately, I’ve been drawn to reading memoirs and stories from AAPI authors. More often than not, the stories and lived experiences of complete strangers are the ones that touch me the most, for how much I can relate to them. Reading these stories helps me feel a sense of connection and belonging to my AAPI community. What’s one tradition in your community that holds particular significance to you? Lunar New Year is one of the biggest holidays that we celebrate in my own culture, and I love that it’s celebrated by many other AAPI cultures. I feel extremely blessed to live in an area with a large Asian community, and it’s such a joy to see all the celebratory festivities at that time of year. The Lunar New Year represents many things, but for me I find significance in the celebration of a new season, ushering out the old and welcoming in the new, and finding time to gather with family and friends. What do you like the most about working at EarnIn? EarnIn has continually challenged me to grow in the years that I’ve been here, and it’s encouraged me to find the pockets of work that I’m really passionate about. It’s not always a given that you can find this type of career growth and encouragement at a company, and I don’t take it for granted. Here’s to more seasons of growth together, Carole. To join Carole and our incredible AAPI community at EarnIn, check out the opportunities on our career page: https://bit.ly/48iksmZ #LifeAtEarnIn #EarnIn
Love working with you Carole Yang! Thanks for sharing more of your story. 💛
Carole Yang Thanks for sharing your story 💛 I'm so grateful I get to partner with you everyday!
So lucky to work with you Carole Yang!! 🥣
Diversity Coach | Talent Development Strategist | Life & Wellness Architect | Systems Thinker & Leader
3moWhere's the double LOVE button? Thank you for sharing Carole Yang. Loved learning more about you.