9 years later I've realized, I need an exit. I was an ambitious starter, but I feel I didn't manage my career effectively, I've put it on auto pilot.

I can't do this anymore. Not sure where to start as other than cross functional coordination, I seem to have no real skills.

Looking for success stories and actionable feedback from fishes!

Thanks!

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I’m a year in and I feel this way. What triggered your realization?

I mismanaged my career up until this point as well. I’ve largely taken what has came to me and have stayed in roles that were a mismatch for far too long. It has made for a very fragmented career and skillset

Same here!! Realized this about an year ago, but stuck due to GC and H1, wish to jump soon to a nicer company! Now I dunno how I would do that without any skill sets!

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