Morgan Stanley CMO Alice Milligan on Why Your Career is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
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Alice Milligan left home at 19 to escape a dysfunctional family life. Her peers went to college right out of high school. Meanwhile, Alice spent ten years getting her college degree while working full-time to support herself. She had no choice but to be resilient, independent, and patient. Decades later, and faced with choosing between a dream job or staying near her husband awaiting a liver transplant, Alice shares how the patience she cultivated as a young woman guided her choice. In this episode of 9 to 5ish, Alice shares: Her deep cut bagel order (cinnamon raisin fans, rejoice) The strong women in her life who helped her navigate leaving home Why working in HR in her early career served her well throughout her career How she rationalized her choice of remaining close to her family or taking on her dream job How Morgan Stanley prioritizes women feeling financially empowered – and how the company’s new marketing initiatives reflect that Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices