advice?I resigned from a job not having anything setup because I hated office politics and the way they handled my annual evaluation.
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Seniority vs. experience
I joined my org last year, and the lead I was assigned joined the org two years earlier. That said, I have more experience and credentials than the lead (I've worked for very large orgs in our sector, they haven't), but this person is considered "above" me solely due to seniority and the fact that…
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Remote work has many perks, but it can also blur the line between work and personal time, leading to burnout.
I recently came across this insightful article that shares practical tips on setting boundaries, creating structure and avoiding isolation while working from home. I would love to hear what strategies have worked for you.…
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How many job boards are there?
There are over 25,000 job boards worldwide! ?
And yet, some folks will still tell you not to use them.
Their advice? “Skip job boards. Just…
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Does anyone want to share your experience finding a GOOD job that lasted years and years?
Not necessarily a dream job, but a job that paid well, treated you respectfully and allowed you to work with pride. Oh and have a true work life balance, so that you could raise your children and pursue interests in peace. I am looking for realistic life inspiration for myself!
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I made a big career change in January with hopes of taking a step back to have a lower intensity job.
I joined without a boss and that role was filled in April. Things have gotten extremely intense since my boss joined and I haven’t hit the very aggressive goals, that honestly seem unrealistic. I took a huge paycut for this job, over 50% thinking it would be worth it for lower stress. But it actually fe…
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The Perfect Resume Won't Save a Poor Job Strategy.
Yes, your resume matters, but it’s not the magic key. Too many job seekers spend weeks tweaking bullet points while ignoring the bigger picture: Are you applying to the right roles? Are you networking? Are you tailoring your applications?…
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I've resigned without having another job lined up before.
Agree with the commenter below about taking some time for yourself, if you can. When I resigned, I traveled for a few months while working on my career transition. It took me about a year (pandemic was in full swing and we were all on lock down) before I landed a part-time job. Eventually, I landed a full time job in the industry I was transitioning, too.
Not sure if you have down time planned out but even if you don't, then I would definitely consider any short-term assignments, season work or contract work while you think through your next full-time opportunity.
In this economy, you've gotta remain open to work opportunities that you feel will best help you get to where you're trying to go.
I'd also recommend looking at a bridge job! This job may not be your dream job but it's a job that pays the bills, has benefits, and maybe, can help you gain skills you never thought you needed or wanted.
Anonymous
Thank you!