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Are you optimistic about the nomination? Could this be the way to beat Trump? I personally want Kamilah to make history. 🙏

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Hi guy! Where to get those references for the job position, if you do not have any?? How to make meaningful connections?

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I feel quite in my career, my job seems monotonous too, I am not sure if I need to change my job or my career…and may not have the luxury to do so

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Unethical curiosity: when I was younger I often heard when women got promoted “oh she sleeps with her boss” or nasty remarks like that. Now I have 10+ years of experience in different big and small f… more

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If you would start your journey from scratch, what would you do differently? And why?

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