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A little over a year ago I started at CAN in the role of Senior Consultant Information Security. The role demands a lot of travel and gives me the chance to visit many different organizations, where I can help identify gaps in ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and NEN 7510 compliance, when performing internal audit. I also helped some organization in implementing an ISMS according to ISO 27001. Reflection In the past couple of months I have reflected on whether the role is the right fit and what I want to do for a living. ...

As some of you know, a couple of years ago our son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). During this process the characteristics of autism triggered a sense of recognition, not just regarding my son, but also for myself. We talked about this topic for a very long time and I have started the process, mid 2022, of diagnosing if I also might have ASD. Due to the long waiting list in (mental) healthcare and the specialized nature of diagnosing ASD in adults in the Netherlands the process started in April 2023, with the formal diagnoses Summer 2023. First the general practitioner transferred me for diagnoses of ADD or ADHD. For me that did not resonate well. It took some convincing and finding the right organization for me to get a transferral to them. ...

Although I joined Trustforce (in May of 2024) with the best intentions and high expectations, it became clear over the course of the year that the position was not the right fit for me. The nature of the projects and roles in outsourcing did not align with my professional interests and long-term goals. While I greatly appreciated the welcoming and supportive team environment, we mutually agreed that it was in the best interest of both parties to end the collaboration. ...