Employment
Operations manager, full-time, 9am–5pm, plus evenings and weekends as needed
Current Household Income
$110,500
Katy lives in Redding and has built a strong career over the years in office administration and operations. Through sheer persistence, she has worked her way into roles that now pay close to six figures, yet Katy feels the weight of constant stress and burnout. She wants to chart a career path that not only sustains or increases her earnings but also allows for a healthier work-life balance and more time to invest in her own wellbeing. Despite her years of experience and some college coursework, Katy repeatedly encounters the barrier of not holding a formal degree. Recruiters often pass her over in favor of candidates with degrees, even if they lack comparable experience. Katy knows that further education could open new doors, but options in her area are limited, and commuting long distances for classes is not sustainable.
Region
North-Far North
Minimum Wage
$16.50 per hour
Housing Cost
$353,500 average home price
$1,055 to rent a one-bedroom apartment
Cost of Living
7.1% higher than the national average
28.6% lower than the average California city
What does Katy have the right to expect from our learning systems and policies?