I spent years waiting to be noticed before I realized that in retail and hospitality, you have to advocate for your own growth. Nobody is going to hand you the next opportunity you have to ask for it, prepare for it, and sometimes create it yourself. How do you approach career development in an industry that doesn’t always have a clear ladder to climb?

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You definitely have to advocate for yourself in this industry. I always make sure to talk to my manager early on and ask what promotions look like. If you have a good manager, they will help you develop a plan to get there.

So true! Being proactive and having that conversation early makes such a difference. When managers are supportive and clear about the path, it really helps you stay motivated and work toward the next step.

That's true. If you do great work you will sometimes have to make sure that it's also visible. You can't let yourself work away unnoticed. And you have to be alert to opportunities to move up. Like you say, the ladder to climb may not be obvious.

So true. Doing good work is important, but making sure it’s seen matters just as much. Sometimes you have to speak up, take initiative, and stay open to opportunities, even when the path isn’t very clear.

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