Another question for the older folks(30+) in the bowl, just started working like 2 months ago out of undergrad like I mentioned in my previous post. The question: what career advice do you have for someone just starting out of undergrad? Would appreciate any advice and tips!

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Industrial skill set, technology skillset, functional skillset. Figure out that three legged stool.

I.e the finance guy in the automotive industry that's amazing with python data analysis.

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It’s ok to sound “dumb” now as you’re starting out. So ask all the questions. Learn.
Have a defined goal for yourself. What do you enjoy doing (work wise)? Set a path to reach that
Don’t stay at your first job for too long. I’d say max 2 years, min 1.
Invest early & often. I wish I did that.

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Don't be afraid to ask 'dumb' questions this really

My first project alone I was afraid of asking dumb questions to the client because they explained it so usual
The moment I didn't care anymore and kept asking questions until I understood the project went much better and the client really appreciated (and even apologised!) me for asking questions until I understood

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What everyone else said is spot on.
I’d add that you should network & be curious with everyone around you, regardless of title, role or function. Having a genuine interest in people will be the single most important “soft” factor that helps you land projects, get dibs on perks and help you throughout your career.
This doesn’t mean that you should compromise your morals or boundaries.

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Learn from everyone and don’t be ashamed to copy those who do things well. Like M1 said challenge yourself and don’t shy away from opportunities just because you don’t know what you’re doing, you will learn by doing. And most importantly, spend much less than you make and save your money. It will pay off in time.

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I'm in the same boat OP, would be cool to chat!

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I’m addition to all the other great advice ->Save early and invest. You can save a lot in your twenties while still living a really good life. And a strong base will set you up for life. It will allow you so much more freedom in your 40s and 50s.

While we’re lucky to be in high paying jobs you need to put that money to work otherwise you’re losing out. And the earlier you start the more time that money has to grow.

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To drive home that point, S&P500 has an avg yearly return of 7% since the 1950s. Now at that rate it would take less than 11 years for your money to double. So $20,000 invested in year 1 of your career would be ~$40,000 by the time you’re ~35 and ~$80,000 by the time you’re 50.

Easiest way to ensure financial freedom.

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Don’t be afraid to speak up. Ask questions & offer ur views to ur direct manager.

Don’t do shortcuts with ur deliverable. They will speak for ur work and help u move up.

Help peers & managers in any way u can. It will go a long way.

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Think about the person you want to be long-term and become that person today. If you tell yourself you’ll become more religious or will start praying 5x a day or want to go to jummah every Friday, do that in your first job, right off the bat. Your habits, working style, preferences, etc. will be formed now and may be hard to break later. Like yes it may feel harder to “protect” that time now but if you don’t do it now, may be unrealistic to think you will down the line.

Maybe that’s not career advice but perhaps worth thinking about

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@BCG1 ah my question wasn’t meant to be focused on specifically finding someone, I worded it poorly. Rather wanted it to be focused around the whole comparison issue of seeing others get married where you’re too busy to do so and want other things - how did you manage that ?

Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself.

Wish I’d done the same when I started my career.

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Do not burn bridges with anyone because the professional world gets smaller as you move up the chain. You never know when you and a current coworker may cross paths again in the future.

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