I recently interviewed for a position that was for a more senior title...
I was told in my current role at a junior title, there wasn't much room for growth and my boss could try and find some goals for me to eventually get me to the Senior level.
I have over 10 years of work experience and know my skill set and expertise warrant growth in my current role and career. Needless to say, I applied for an internal role within my current company that has a bump in title. I think I may get it as I am one of the finalist in the hiring process.
I am very comfortable in my current position and I do great work. But it is no longer challenging and hearing there is no room for growth is disappointing. This new role would be a pretty big shift from what I do now. I KNOW I can do it, but like any change it will have new challenges.
I am not sure now if I should make a move. I am afraid I may fail at this new position, when I know I am currently succeeding in my current role.
Any advice on if I should stay or go? Is it always good to look for other opportunities just cause I want and think I deserve I better title? I really wanted it before I thought I actually might get it. Now I am second guessing myself.
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Please wish me luck, or say a prayer for me! I am praying for all of us out there, particularly those of us in our mid-50s searching for a new role in which we can be happy, fulfilled and grow our careers (those of use not close to retirement)!
I am so tired of the rejection and tomorrow's interview seems like such a great position. I am trying hard to stay confident but it is not easy, since I have been rejected for so many roles.
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I got a job offer from a large financial institution!
Part of me wants to celebrate and jump up and down, and then the other part of me is cautiously optimistic. The offer is contingent upon a successful background check. I have a misdemeanor back in 2009 when I was young and stupid. This misdemeanor has nothing to do with banking, theft, fraud, and the like.
I want to be positive, but I don't want to be blindsided with a rejection. Should I be worried?
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"The Timing of Your Questions During an Interview Is Everything!"
Strategically timing your questions is a crucial factor in achieving interview success.
https://open.substack.com/pub/artoffindingwork/p/the-timing-of-your-questions-during?r=4s382&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
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Memes, Movements, and Momentum — Reflections on Marketing, Meaningful Work, and Real Connections
This week’s edition of Tuesday Tea with V brings together two themes that might seem unrelated at first — internet memes and personal milestones — but both offer insight into how we connect, communicate, and grow.
In the first half, I explore how memes (yes, memes!) have evolved as a marketing tool and cultural signal. I break down recent research from the Journal of Interactive Marketing and share why some memes quickly fade while others stay with us for years. Humor, when used thoughtfully, can be a powerful way to connect — even in professional spaces like LinkedIn.
The second half is a more personal reflection, including updates from the past couple of weeks:
→ I attended Expand Your NARRAtive: A Filipino Business Mixer & Potluck
→ I supported my brother-in-law as he launched his campaign for local office
→ I participated in Fairygodboss’s own “Innovate, Impact, Inspire” event, which left me feeling energized and grateful
→ I had three job interviews — a reminder that continued effort often leads to forward motion
→ I spent a full day with an old friend, enjoying the city and a much-needed pause
You might recognize one part of this newsletter: a short poem I wrote as a teenager. I shared it here on Fairygodboss for Earth Day, and it felt right to include it again in the broader context of how creativity, care, and reflection show up in our lives — even decades later.
I know that many here are in the midst of transition — seeking work, rediscovering strengths, or simply figuring out what’s next. This platform has always felt like a space where those journeys are respected, and I’m honored to contribute to that conversation.
If you'd like to read the full edition, you can find it here:
→ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/memes-movements-momentum-insights-updates-vanessa-lontoc-mba-zhd2e/
What’s something you’ve learned (or remembered) lately that’s helping you navigate where you are now?
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I think you should continue applying for jobs and interviewing as you are not crazy about one of the jobs and it is unclear if you will be offered the other.
If the company less interesting to you offers you a position, you should alert the other hiring manager to let him/her know that they are expecting a response in x days. (No company would expect a response on the spot; it is perfectly reasonable to take time to think about it). If they are truly interested, they will give you a decision.
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My leader left. He had to find a place that respects his skills and dedication, not here.
I am depressed because of all the uncertainty and lack of support I am experiencing now.
How do you stay motivated and not depressed when so much is out of your control?
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