More than a job, a career: Andrea Badgley on Operations Leadership

I am a born helper. When I first heard the job title “Happiness Engineer,” I thought, “What an amazing job title! I want to do that!” At the time, I had been blogging regularly on WordPress.com for about two years, and had just finished volunteering to host a community blogging challenge in collaboration with Automattic’s editorial team. They sent me a thank-you tee-shirt that said … Continue reading More than a job, a career: Andrea Badgley on Operations Leadership

Andrea BadgleyJanuary 8, 2026January 8, 2026

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Developing Leadership Skills as a Happiness Engineer

In a previous job, I spent time as a restaurant manager. It was an eye opening experience for sure (and it confirmed for me that being “hangry” is a real thing). However, what especially stood out to me was how much I liked the “people” side of that role. I liked being responsible for taking care of our staff and in turn making sure that … Continue reading Developing Leadership Skills as a Happiness Engineer

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How I Work: A Happiness Engineer Team Lead

Working from home is a huge perk, and also a unique challenge. Being mindful and deliberate about how you structure your day and your workspace is essential for your well-being and your productivity at work. The team leads at WordPress.com Happiness decided to share with each other how we work as we each have our own unique processes, and can no doubt learn from each … Continue reading How I Work: A Happiness Engineer Team Lead