At the Intersection of Career and Family: Lessons from My Dad and My Newborn Son

Jose Rojo M.
Lead Financial Analyst
Riverwoods, IL
Pronouns: He/Him

A focus on helping others
Since I was a little kid I’ve always wanted to be a firefighter. Even though this career path didn’t end up materializing, I’ve kept the same passion for helping and assisting others. I consider myself a caring, humble, hardworking individual who is always looking to learn new things, live new experiences, and spend time with family and friends.

Lessons from my dad
When I was in high school, my dad told me that all the hard work I put in today will automatically pay out dividends in the future. At the time I didn’t truly understand what he was trying to tell me. Throughout the rest of my years of my education and career, I came to realize what my dad was trying to teach me at the time. I apply his advice every day, both in my professional and personal life.

Hiking the Serrania de Cuenca
Growing up in Spain, one of the biggest components of our culture is family and friends. My family and I share a big passion for nature and the outdoors. Every year we always have a reunion in the Serrania de Cuenca mountains, located two hours east of Madrid. We always have a great time hiking trails, swimming in the lakes and enjoying big meals. We’ve continued this tradition to this day and it’s one of my favorites.