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I’m currently an Admin but am 75% of the way through my MBA and have an internship lined up with Infosys. I’m hesitant on, if receiving an offer, accepting an offer and moving my family. Are there rem… more

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The businesses with staying power tend to share one trait. They make customers feel understood, not processed.That distinction becomes more valuable as automation increases.

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Hi all, need some valuable advice regarding career pivot from an odd field such as construction, to creative, in, say fashion. Has any of you had a similar experience? I’d like to hear about your jour… more

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I have been in marketing for over 20 years I am making the pivot to UX/UI Design but am having trouble finding anyone that will give me a shot being new to this industry.

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Hello, I currently solve problems all day but I now want to swtech to learning and development because I have passion in it. Do you all think it is worth it?

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Hello everyone!
I’ve been a RN for almost 21 years and I just don’t enjoy this job anymore.

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Has anyone made a lateral move within a hospital without a clinical background?

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Hey all, I’m moving back to Ireland soon, and I’ve had a hard time finding a role that fits both my experience and my current salary. But now, I’ve come across a contractor role in tech which is a tot… more

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I've been doing insurance defense law for six years. It has burned me out and I do not think I can continued to do this for another year. I want to go in-house. How do I get started doing that … more

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I'm beginning to think that I made a wrong decision to choose nursing..payment is too little and yet it's a struggle to get employed

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Hello all. I'm looking to do a career pivot. I currently work in wholesale. I've been at the job way to long. I feel burned out. I want to make a change. I've sent out resumes. . Bu… more

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Do you have IP's ready to ask in an interview or are you laid back and comfortable letting interviewers take control ?

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How does one even begin to think to go back to work when life isn’t just lifing, you went through some really f’d up stuff… career pivot from customer service possible start but what low stress jobs h… more

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Something I come across a lot as an advisor is people assuming that dropping out of college means university is completely off the table — and it’s just not true. Many UK universities will look at wha… more

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Some of the best CEOs I’ve met ask unusually simple questions. Not because they lack sophistication. Because clarity reveals truth faster than complexity does.

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I used to work on 2D animation using Spine, but my skills have remained stagnant for 2 to 3 years. I'm torn between continuing to work on 2D animation or switching to "AI animation generation". Could you … more

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I'm looking up to joining an ESL online company that doesn't have limits on countries.
Any recommendations?
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One reason many smart companies stagnate:
They become too consensus-driven. Alignment matters. But excessive agreement often signals declining intellectual honesty.
Healthy tension is productive.

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I recently completed my final interview for a company two weeks ago and unfortunately did not make the cut. I was told that another candidate was chosen. As my search continues and I continue to apply… more

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A useful question for leadership teams:
“If we disappeared tomorrow, what would customers genuinely miss?”
Most strategy conversations become clearer after that.

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I recently came to Saudi Arabia from Sudan. In the field of low current and tech, jobs are out there, but the competition is tough

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I received a job offer to an Amazon DSP company. The interview went great, everything seemed extremely positive. I completed the entire onboarding process and was only waiting for my background check … more

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As I work toward a career pivot, I’ve realized my experience is often misunderstood. Shorter roles don’t reflect a lack of commitment—they show resilience, adaptability, and the ability to quickly lea… more

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Hello! I am a high school science teacher with approx. 30 years of experience in varied roles serving high school and community college students.

I have just heard about something new: traveling teachers. Howeve… more

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Every leadership team says they value long-term thinking. Very few structure incentives that actually support it. You learn a lot about a company by observing what gets rewarded during difficult quart… more

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I graduated in 2022 with a degree in Advertising and a concentration in Art Direction. Since graduating, I’ve been focused on trying to break into graphic design/art direction roles, building my portfolio, applying consisten… more

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I am a recruiter that wants to do I.T. I am so over recruiting and HR.. i need a change

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Hey everyone, I am a 28 year old ex-Teaching Assistant in the South West UK who wants to find a new industry to go into, but it seems like there is no entry-level opportunities out there! Or at least … more

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Looking for some advice/networking from others who have transitioned out of consulting. I have 8 years of experience in consulting and enterprise transformation work, primarily focused on program deli… more

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Hi, I want to transition from tech support to data analysis/business analyst. I love helping people, Im ISTP-A. My passion storytelling. I want to blend tech+ storytelling and seems like data analysi… more

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Is anyone considering switching to an AI role because of concern about losing your job to AI? Are there even AI roles to get into that would be safe from job cuts?

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As an educator passionate about English and Global Perspectives, I’m looking forward to connecting with professionals, learning from shared experiences, and exploring growth opportunities.
I believe ev… more

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There’s a quiet shift happening. The companies winning right now are not necessarily the loudest. They’re the ones building operational resilience while everyone else optimizes for visibility. Differ… more

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Career changer trying to break into boutique consulting. What do people wish they knew before making the switch?

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I’m seeing a lot of career pivot posts lately. I wonder what’s driving all the change. Is it AI reducing jobs? Is it boredom? Even I am looking to pivot a little within my company due to the level of … more

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I'm a Maternity RN of over 5 years and I'm getting tired of the stress and hours; I want to look at my options if I do decide to leave bedside as I've become very jaded with the healthcare… more

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