Would it be overly cliché if I said “I’m baaaaaack!”?  Probably.  But that’s how I feel.  I returned to Thornley Fallis at the end of July after being away for six months, exploring other career opportunities in the world of public relations.  So why did I come back?  Because this is where I belong.

On a basic level, I decided to come back to Thornley Fallis because this place feels like home to me.  I enjoy working with my colleagues and clients, and am met everyday with new challenges. These warm and fuzzy feelings translate into the quality of work I deliver and allow me to be a better senior consultant.

It didn’t take very long for me to realize that in order to be satisfied with your job, you need to enjoy working with your colleagues and feel comfortable in your workplace environment.

Now having said that, over the years I have held positions at other companies that had a less than positive work environment. However, I still managed to learn a lot and develop a strong work ethic because of the tough environment.

My six months away from Thornley Fallis (yes, it was at another agency) was a great learning experience – I won’t kid you about that.  I learned a lot about the business and about myself and am looking forward to bringing all of that new knowledge to my work here. 

I know I may sound like a broken record, but when I get up every morning, I am enthusiastic and happy to be going to work. I feel like I am really part of something great- it feels like I am part of a family.

How about you? Do you think a positive work environment is detrimental to delivering good work to your clients? Or does a tough work environment make for a better PR practitioner?