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I was in a state of euphoria after I finally managed to pass my Salesforce Administrator certification on my third attempt. After nearly 15 months in the Salesforce realm, I have achieved two certifications and have my sights set on obtaining more. Amidst this journey, there is a deeply personal narrative that has been yearning to be shared for quite a while. I, however, decided to hold back until I achieved something substantial. I believe this is the perfect time to finally share it.

For many women in Salesforce, achieving a work-life balance can seem like an elusive goal. With the fast-paced nature of the tech industry and the pressure to excel in a male-dominating occupation, it can be challenging to find time for personal life and self-care. However, it's possible to take control of your work-life balance.

At Focus on Force, we understand the power of certifications in helping you to improve your Salesforce career and understanding of the Salesforce platform. These certifications can lead to raises, promotions and more leverage in salary negotiation. However, early on in your Salesforce journey it can be difficult to translate these certifications into paychecks by landing your first Salesforce job.

You’ve landed your very first job as a Salesforce administrator, or maybe it’s not your first. But still, you feel like celebrating on that very first Monday, leaning back in your chair and putting your feet up on the desk, drinking your favorite caffeinated hot beverage and relaxing! Not quite so fast. Being a successful anything requires getting off to a good start on the correct foot and being organized from the beginning.

I'm Johann, a Berlin Admin, Developer, Architect, and entrepreneur. I use all my knowledge and experience to craft small but powerful apps at Admin's Helper. 3 apps in 3 months: What sounds like a crazy idea was possible because I did my homework before I started. The homework I did was ‘defining guidelines’ and ‘study before I build’. The guidelines helped me to focus on the right things, while ‘study before I build’ made sure I was fast and good with my code.

Have you ever considered becoming a Salesforce Freelancer and using your skills to create a flexible highly paid income that allows you to work from anywhere in the world? Bradley Rice is one person that did it.