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Side-by-side photos showing my transition from housekeeping manager in a black business suit to room attendant in a grey uniform at Fairmont Royal York in Toronto.
REFLECT ON MEANINGFUL STORIES • October 28, 2022

A Beautiful Surrender: From Housekeeping Manager to Room Attendant

From housekeeping manager to room attendant at Fairmont Royal York, my unexpected career change taught me that moving forward doesn’t always mean moving up. Sometimes, surrendering our expectations helps us discover where we truly belong.

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    Hi, I’m Mary Rosalie “Mae” Olandesca, reminding you that beautiful places help us discover everyday beauty, and everyday beauty leads us to life’s most meaningful stories.


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