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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 by Priya Sharma — No comments
You work hard. You meet your deadlines. You help others. You’ve been reliable, consistent, and focused. But when the promotions come around, someone else gets the nod — someone louder, more connected, or just more visible. Sound familiar? It’s frustrating when you feel like you’re putting in the effort but not moving forward. Especially when you’re not the “obvious choice” — maybe you don’t have ...
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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 by Priya Sharma — No comments
You’re putting in the work. You’re meeting deadlines, delivering results, even helping your team push forward. But the recognition isn’t coming. You’ve outgrown your current role, and you know you’re ready for more — more responsibility, more challenge, more trust. Still, you’re stuck. And worse, it feels like no one’s noticing. This situation is more common than you think. It happens to ...
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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 by Priya Sharma — No comments
You’ve found a job you’d love to do. You meet most of the requirements. But there it is — the line that says: “Must have experience.” Suddenly, you hesitate. Do you apply anyway? Will they take you seriously? Here’s the truth: experience matters, but it’s not everything. What many employers really want are skills — and some of the most important ones aren’t listed on a CV. In fact, it’s the ...
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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 by Mohammad Bagheri — No comments
Job interviews can be tough at the best of times. But when you walk into a room and feel like you don’t quite fit in — maybe because of how you look, how you speak, or the path you’ve taken to get there — it can feel like the odds are stacked against you. Here’s the truth: you’re not alone in feeling that way. Many successful professionals once sat exactly where you are now — feeling nervous, ...
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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 by Priya Sharma — No comments
You’ve crossed the stage, grabbed your degree, smiled for the photos — and now real life begins. Graduation is supposed to feel like freedom, but for many, it brings something else: pressure. Whether it’s pressure from your parents, your friends, or yourself, there’s a voice in your head asking: What now? The truth is, getting your first job after university is one of the biggest steps in your ...
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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 by Priya Sharma — No comments
Getting ahead in your career isn’t always about talent — sometimes, it feels like it’s about who you know. That can be frustrating if you don’t come from a background where professional connections are handed to you. Maybe your parents didn’t work in white-collar jobs. Maybe you didn’t go to a school where guest speakers were company CEOs. Or maybe you just don’t have an extended network of ...
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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 by Mohammad Bagheri — No comments
You’ve mastered your job. You deliver consistently. You’re a trusted member of the team. But there’s still something holding you back: your relationship with your manager. Maybe they don’t understand your strengths. Maybe you feel overlooked. Maybe they’re always too busy, distracted, or vague with feedback. Whatever the situation, one thing’s clear — if you want to progress, you need to manage ...
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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 by Priya Sharma — No comments
You’ve done everything right. You’ve followed the advice, landed a decent job, and maybe even climbed a step or two up the ladder. But something doesn’t feel quite right. The spark’s missing. You catch yourself daydreaming about doing something else. Or maybe you’re just tired of pretending you care about work that leaves you cold. If you’ve ever sat at your desk wondering, “Is this really it?” , ...
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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 by Priya Sharma — No comments
Talking about money shouldn’t feel like breaking a social rule. But for many people — especially if you were raised to be humble, avoid confrontation, or not “make a fuss” — speaking up about pay, raises, or salary expectations can feel uncomfortable. You might worry about sounding ungrateful, greedy, or pushy. You might not even know where to begin. But here’s the truth: talking about money is a ...
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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 by Priya Sharma — No comments
You’re ambitious. You’ve built momentum. But suddenly, life throws you something unexpected — caring responsibilities, a health issue, burnout, financial pressure, or even just the weight of everything happening at once. You want to keep progressing, but the pace you once moved at isn’t sustainable anymore. And while your goals haven’t changed, your capacity has. This is where many professionals ...