YBP Peer Spotlight: Stephon Watson
YBP Peer Spotlight is a new series that highlights the accomplishments of everyday colleagues. In the world of negativity and cynicism, sometimes the smallest inspiration can come from garnering a new perspective. Today, let’s meet Stephon Watson.
What is your occupation, full title and work week hours?
I am the Program Manager for the Windows Pre-Installation Enviroment(WinPE) and the OEM Pre-Installation Kit in the Windows Core Operating System Division. I work 40+ hours week, from 8-5
How old are you? 25
If you had to rank the following with regards to importance in your life, how would you (successful career, spiritual clarity, starting your own family, financially well-off)?
1. Spiritual Clarity
2. Starting my own family
3. Financially well off
4. Successful career
For those who are single: Why do you think it has been difficult for you to take that next big step to marriage?
I was engaged, but the direction the Lord was taking my life didn’t allow for that final step to be taken. Now, I’m focused on the purposes God has for me in my church and in my businesses.
What do you enjoy about being single?
Being single allows me to devote more time to other areas of my life, especially and specifically on spiritual growth and ministry opportunities.
What is one piece of advice you constantly rely upon when making tough career decisions?
It’s not about the money-it’s about how the next move fits into your overall life goals.
For those who are not considering grad school: Why did you decide to not pursue a graduate degree?
At the time of graduation, I was tired of engineering and I realized that my passion lies in business and entrepreneurship. I am considering getting my MBA, but I am currently working on building up credible work experience, as well asacquire real world skills in business adminstration with my side projects.
What has been your greatest triumph since ‘coming into your own’?
Buying my first home and then acquiring a rental property (an apartment building in Chicago). I have taken the first few steps to living a blessed life.
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