Behind the Desk: Getting to Know Susan Rice
Our Core Values Winner
Published on
April 10th, 2026
Fast Round:
Coffee or Tea? Coffee ☕
Sweet or Savory? Sweet 🍭
Morning Bird or Night Owl? Morning 🌞
Mountains or Beach? Beach 🏝️
Podcast or Music? Music 🎼
Planning Ahead or Going with the Flow? Going with the Flow 🌊
Physical Book or E-Reader? Physical Book 📚
Drama or Comedy? Comedy 😅
Q. What’s the best thing you’ve ever "discovered" in the local area?
A. I’m still on the lookout! I haven’t found that one "hidden gem" or favorite local spot just yet, but I’m excited to keep exploring until I find it.
Q. What was your "dream job" when you were 10 years old?
A. I always wanted to work in the legal system. Back then, my big dream was to be a court reporter and be right in the middle of all the courtroom action.
Q. What is the best show you’ve binged in the last six months?
A. I recently finished Watcher. It was so good that I couldn't stop watching—definitely the best thing I’ve seen in a while.
Q. If you were given a surprise day off tomorrow, what would your "perfect day" look like?
A. I’d head straight to Disneyland! Spending the day in the park, away from home and work, is my idea of a perfect escape.
Q. What is the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done (or on your bucket list)?
A. The most adventurous thing I’ve done so far was visiting Jamaica. Next up on my bucket list is a trip to Japan to see a completely different part of the world.
Q. If you could go back to your first day at MurCal and give yourself one piece of advice, what would it be?
A. I’d tell myself to just breathe and take it easy. I’d remind myself not to be so hard on myself while I’m still learning the ropes.
Q. What is the one tool, app, or "office hack" you couldn't live without?
A. I’d have to say AI. It’s become my go-to tool for staying organized and getting things done more efficiently every day.
Q. If you could "teleport" the MurCal office to any location for a week, where would we go? We’d all go to Hawaii.
A. A week of working with a tropical breeze and an ocean view sounds like the perfect team getaway.
Q. What’s the first thing you do when you get home to "switch off" from work mode?
A. The very first thing I do is turn on the TV. It’s the easiest way for me to clear my head and officially end the workday.
Q. What is your go-to way to recharge after a particularly busy or stressful day?
A. I keep it simple: I just go sit in my room in the quiet. A little bit of silence is the best way for me to reset and relax.
Q. If someone wrote a biography about your life, what would the title of the current chapter be?
A. Right now, the title would be "Boring." It’s just a very normal, low-key phase of life at the moment!
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Behind the Desk: Getting to Know Susan Rice
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