All the people who joined my company at the same time as me are slowly leaving the job for different reasons, and somehow it makes me feel like I should be leaving too. Seeing them move on to better opportunities gives me a bit of anxiety, especially when I realize I’ve been in the same role for a while. At the same time, I don’t want to compare my journey with theirs and would rather grow at my own pace.

Is it normal to feel like this?

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I completely relate to this. It's like watching a TV show and most of the original cast is gone and it's all these new characters and you're like, why am I still watching this show? I do get that, but at the same time, you shouldn't feel pressured to leave just because other people are. If you're still enjoying it and you like the work, there's no shame in sticking around.

You are right about it. Everyone has their own pace and destiny and comparing to others does not give anything but anxiety.

Depends on what you and only you want. Sometimes staying put is the best thing for your goals. Do you feel like there is still room to grow where you currently are?

Definitely. There is a lot of room to grow as long as you are sticking and showing good performance for your work. I guess that was the reason I did not leave this job.

Totally get this! It’s easy to feel like you should be moving too when you see others leave, but everyone’s path is different. Focusing on your own growth and timing usually works out better in the long run.

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