Owning Your Ambition Proudly!
For as long as I could remember, I had big dreams for my future self.
From a young age, I wanted to be a lawyer.
I would daydream about being in court, eyes on me, arguing my point and winning my case.
The art of persuasion mixed with science and strategy. I had it all planned out.
Even then I was ambitious.
I was too young, too naive, too focused to see how my ambition was perceived from the outside world.
In my 20’s it was admirable. I had chutzpah.
In my 30’s it was questioning. Don’t you want kids? Aren’t you going to stop traveling so you can be with your husband? Is work the only thing you care about?
My ambition was turned against me, making me question my decisions, my desires, my striving self.
In my 40’s I own my ambition, unapologetically.
I want to move mountains.
I want to empower an entire generation.
In my 40’s I understood what ambition is and what ambition isn’t.
Ambition IS wanting more.
Ambition IS NOT choosing work over family.
Ambition IS achieving the goals I set out for myself.
Ambition IS NOT achieving the goals for myself with disregard for others.
Ambition IS climbing the ladder
Ambition IS NOT stepping on heads on the way up the ladder
What is your relationship with ambition? Can you proudly own it or does it make you cringe?
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https://www.market-connections.net/blog/write-a-resume-that-gets-read-and-gets-you-hired
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A dream role position has landed on my plate while I’m not feeling my very best due to a health issue .
I’m okay 65-70% percent of time but lately it’s been flaring . I don’t want to lose the opportunity and feel I should at least try and do my best . im praying to god , to help me land this job only if its meant to be as im afraid my health “might “ affect my performance . I’m currently still going through the interview process . Would like some feedback from some mid -senior level professionals . Has anyone been in this situation before ?
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Opinion on secondment
I've been in my company for 9 months .
The perfect secondment opportunity came up .
My manager said to meet the secondment manager.
However, my meeting didn't go well.
I asked all the relevant questions but the secondment manager was very negative in her responses and I felt bad vibes.
The role was perfect and exactly what Ive been dreaming of .
But every question I'd ask she would be negative and say x person is tough x team will write bad reviews.
I didn't know if this was to check how i'd behave so I just twisted it positively and say how I'd adapt and help her with these challenges.
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How do you determine if the secondment is right for you
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How long should you stay in a position or company? Do you think there is a standard time?
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Resume Red Flags
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https://www.market-connections.net/blog/resume-red-flags
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Hi,
I wanted to get some other perspectives from anyone that has become a mum and feels like they need to/want to take a step back in their career? I don't know if my experience is unusual or if this is a common thing that happens. I have a very limited village, so any illness or issue means I have to take time off work etc. and progressing in my career in a high stress environment doesn't feel sustainable alongside the home life pressure. Is anyone willing to share their experiences?
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