Have you started working on your goals for 2025? What are some professional milestones you’d like to hit?

For myself, I’d like to earn one professional certification, attend an in-person networking event/conference and start my job search. I’m expecting it to take nearly a year to find something new, so I plan on starting that in Q3 2025.

What about you?

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Yeah I think those are good expectations to have for the job hunt. I've been looking for a new role for 6 months now and I haven't found anything that's fit yet. So I'm hoping that I find something in Q1 or Q2. I would also probably settle for a good raise at my current company but that seems even less likely lol

OP honestly my biggest goal is to find a new role in the new year. My current role has really taken a toll on my mental health and therefore my physical health so it is time to look for something new. I know the job market is rough out there but I am going to find something.

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