I’m Rita Domingues and I’ve been with SCORE since May 2016. When I joined, I wasn’t unhappy at my previous company, but I saw it as a good challenge to return to consulting. Maybe, if things went well, I could even move to the client for a calmer life. That didn’t happen — I didn’t enjoy the project, and life didn’t get calmer. Yet nine years later I’m still here, because SCORE has kept challenging me and given me the chance to work closely with the partners, which has fueled my growth. I realized I could add value while growing, aligned with the company’s values. What makes the difference is the trust and alignment with leadership, and being part of a small, supportive team that rows in the same direction. In the end, three things keep me here: feeling add value, working with a drama-free team, and the continuity of the same Partners since I joined.