SAS Life
Telling the stories of our people, highlighting our culture, and sharing tips for work life balance.![Save Your Sanity: Pursue a Proactive Career Search](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2019/03/Coffee-Conversations_thumbnail-612x336.jpg)
Riddled with stress, awkwardness and formalities - it’s no secret that the job search process probably isn’t topping anyone’s list of how they’d like to spend their time. According to Inc.com, 73% of job seekers say that looking for a new job is one of the most stressful things in
![Women in Tech: Empowering a community of innovators](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2019/04/WIN-Go-Red-2018-002-702x336.jpg)
SAS has a multidimensional culture that blends our different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives from employees in 59 countries around the world. We want everyone to feel confident in expressing their ideas and know that they will be respected for their unique contributions and abilities. We are committed to fostering a
![Optimizing Your Fertility](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2019/04/pregnant_belly-600x336.jpg)
Your preconception health can have a huge impact on your fertility. And, your health at the time of conception will impact your child’s health. For these two reasons alone, optimizing health before getting pregnant is really important.
![Taking a Look at Alcohol Use](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2019/04/pexels-photo-356079-e1589467702687-261x336.jpeg)
In a college class on addiction I learned about the “gas/brake” metaphor for how our bodies respond to substances (think stimulant- puts on the gas / depressant – puts on the brake). Our bodies want to maintain homeostasis. If a substance causes one response (gas), then our body will cause
![SAS, Solar Farms and Sheep: Working Together for the Good of the Planet](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2019/04/SAS_sheep_WY3E6363-min-702x336.jpg)
A few weeks ago, our team moved into SAS’ newest building, Building A. It’s a beauty, featuring a world-class training center, a bakery, and over 1000 pieces of artwork. While the abundance of baked goods is hard to beat, I think my favorite part about the building is the view.
![Not bad, not better. Just different. Why I'm proud to be Autistic.](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2019/04/Angie-Stacey_2-702x336.jpg)
At SAS, we have a multidimensional culture that blends our different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives from employees all over the world. As the Diversity and Inclusion Manager, I’ve had open conversations with employees regarding the value that neurodiversity brings to the creative process and to our organization. But I’m not the