What's something you wished you did differently in your career this year?

25 Comments

1. Maria AristizabalDecember 29,2021 at 6:25PM UTC

   One thing I have learned over time is to take credit for your work. I have always been a more “behind the scenes” type of person and because of this have found myself in situations where people have take credit for my accomplishments. I have learned that it’s ok to self promote and share your accomplishments with others and upper management.

2. AnonymousDecember 29,2021 at 9:41PM UTC

   100%! Someone once told me to write down/save all the positive feedback you get at work so you have concrete evidence. It's also a great source of inspiration :)

3. Heide FramilDecember 29,2021 at 8:10PM UTC

   I'm one who is content on simply having a job with a decent salary that provides food and shelter for me and my daughter.
   But after shifting from Client Support Specialist to Payroll Practitioner, I realized that I can 'be' more if I would decide to jump into it. For 2022, I can, probably, include reaching for a top post as one of my goals. I'll see about it.

4. AnonymousDecember 29,2021 at 9:39PM UTC

   I love this, Heide! We believe in you!

5. Heide FramilJanuary 2,2022 at 1:35PM UTC

   Thank you, Zoe!

6. Tasha L. SimmonsDecember 30,2021 at 2:46AM UTC

   Search for a mentor, not all mentors are bad, my experience when searching for a mentor was disappointing. Both mentors I searched for lacked accountability. However, I do have a mentor that I did not search she's a wonderful woman that supported me through college and works at my college. She suggested not to search for a mentor to simply let relationships form naturally.

7. AnonymousDecember 30,2021 at 3:34AM UTC

   Stop comparing now to before the pandemic. Things are different and will be for the foreseeable future. Instead of wishing for things to be different, make changes that we can implement.

8. AnonymousDecember 30,2021 at 1:37PM UTC

   This year 2021 looked for opportunities to do public speaking. 2022 would like to continue on the same path but at a higher level. I have been getting out of my comfort zone hoping to advance and climb not specifically at my current position (no room for growth), but hoping someone might discover me or that it can lead to finding other opportunities.

9. Suzanne RonayneDecember 30,2021 at 3:38PM UTC

   I wish I'd started my job search earlier, when I was still in my contract. Even though my last contract role thoroughly drained me of all enthusiasm, I wish that I could have somehow found the energy to undertake the vast array of complex steps necessary for a job-search in the 21st century. As 2022 starts: I am no longer working, so now have the full day to devote to job search!

10. Bevin MarieDecember 30,2021 at 5:23PM UTC

    I wish I had negotiated for a higher salary. I was given a promotion, but with a raise that is lower than I wanted and I should have not immediately accepted the company's offer.

11. AnonymousDecember 30,2021 at 6:37PM UTC

    I wish I would not have stopped looking for a new job during Covid jow I have to start all over again

12. AnonymousDecember 30,2021 at 7:04PM UTC

    I'm praying that you find a new job in 2022. Keep us posted.

13. AnonymousDecember 30,2021 at 9:55PM UTC

    Thank you! I will and I appreciate it !

14. AnonymousDecember 30,2021 at 7:55PM UTC

    I wish I had not completely tanked an important interview. It was conducted via Zoom which really threw me off my interview game and I did not have that in-person connection with the hiring managers. Such a lost opportunity.

15. AnonymousDecember 31,2021 at 2:24AM UTC

    I wish I would have continued to interview after I got my new job in the event that it wasn't what I thought it would be. I'm looking again now and I will not let interview fatigue keep me from being diligent. I'm also opting to test the market before I enter it.

16. AnonymousDecember 31,2021 at 12:35PM UTC

    Be more open. My last job of 20 years was so disappointing. My colleagues were phony and not really who they appeared to be. I am now at an job where the people are genuine. 2022 will not hold back and be more trusting! Happy New Year and good luck to those looking for a job!

17. AnonymousDecember 31,2021 at 1:30PM UTC

    I wish I would have recognized the red flags at the company that I moved to. I was sold a mirage of a job and actually it was some professional colleagues that recruited me for the position. I trusted their judgment of the character of the CFO and the company. Well, both of us were completely wrong. And I realized one month in (July 2021) that I had made a huge mistake.

    i am still at the company but it’s a daily drain on me. I’m starting to think that my 20+ years of experience in my field are really nothing because basically daily I’m told I don’t know anything.

    I feel like I have to stay a full year so I don’t look like a job hopper. But I’m concerned that the job market may change by July/August. But I’m going to trust my instincts and ask more questions during my next set of interviews. Im also starting to work with a career coach to help me really hone in on my strengths and opportunities.

18. AnonymousJanuary 1,2022 at 2:24PM UTC

    From everything I’ve read, if you have a solid work history, you shouldn’t be too concerned with one short stint. Staying will impact your mental health and could impact how you interview. I’d start looking now.

19. AnonymousJanuary 1,2022 at 10:38PM UTC

    I’ve decided I’m going to start looking. A mentor who I respect reminded me that I finished the main goal of what I was brought on to do, and nothing would be gained from “sticking it out” ?

20. AnonymousDecember 31,2021 at 5:46PM UTC

    I'm looking to make a jump. Basically for more $ since I love the work.

    Am sending out my resume now. I wish I had done this sooner.

21. AnonymousJanuary 1,2022 at 10:51AM UTC

    I wish that I had set my boundaries more firmly when pushed to deliver on unrealistic expectations. I wound up compromising my physical and mental health, and relationship with my husband. When I asked several times when I was expected to accomplish certain last-minute tasks assigned shortly before a large project was due, I was told to "be more resilient".

    Ideally this year, I will be with a different organization.. In the meantime, should this situation come up again, I plan to summarize my current projects and tasks, and ask my manager to rank prioritize them.

22. JaimeJanuary 3,2022 at 4:16PM UTC

    I should have pushed harder to apply for a job I was ready for when my supervisor was not sure. I did eventually do the training program but I learned more from my mentors than I did from this program and it only gave me the confidence knowing I already had the knowledge. The role hasn't opened up again and it's s position I want to hold out for.

23. Robyn McCabria KelsoJanuary 3,2022 at 6:46PM UTC

    I have a ton of regret leaving the frontlines of education for a civil servant position. I guess my thing for 2022 will be finding a way over this regret and to continue to excel in my current role.

24. Suzanne RonayneJanuary 5,2022 at 3:45PM UTC

    Sorry to hear you're not happy with your career move, Robyn. Could you not go back to education? You shouldn't have to force yourself to live with regret.

25. Robyn McCabria KelsoJanuary 5,2022 at 8:03PM UTC

    It's not that I am unhappy in my new role, which is education policy at the state level which has always intrigued me. I guess maybe its a little bit of survivor's guilt more than regret-I get messages now and then from school staff looking to join me and escape the chaos and I feel bad that often there isn't much I can do.