In this article, the author describes her journey serving in five school districts and finally becoming a business manager in her hometown in Wisconsin. Having become involved in professional organizations and working to share what she knows, she became recognized as a skilled business official and thus never had a problem finding a job or staying in school business. She advises readers that are new to the program to never discount or take for granted lessons to be learned or the opportunity to become involved in others' lives. Work to be lifelong learners: attend conferences, take in webinars, and read professional journals. Consider sitting for the School Finance Operations (SFO) exam, Get immersed in Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International and your state affiliate, and network, network, network!