I became the semiconductor industry's first female CEO after being a broke, single mom in a trailer park. Here's how I did it
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Being a single mother on welfare in the 70s posed enormous obstacles in securing education and employment, but adaptability and determination paved my way to success.
I realized that no one in 1970 wanted to hire a single mother who might have to take time off when their child was sick, which made job hunting exceedingly difficult.
Transitioning into electrical engineering felt daunting, but my natural ability in sales helped me convince my case worker to support my education, leading to a breakthrough career.
In a male-dominated industry, I faced tremendous challenges, but by overcoming adversity, I developed the resilience required to pursue significant opportunities and ultimately become a CEO.
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