is anyone else low-key terrified they’ve already hit their peak? I’m in my early 30s, and I keep thinking, 'What if that last job was the best I’ll ever do?' Tell me I’m not alone. or maybe this is the beginning of a new chapter?

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Your career and life path will be full of peaks and valleys. A healthier perspective is rephrase this to “what can I do next”.

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hm, wise. thank you

I'm thinking about this more and more later, it started as soon as I got to senior level, it feels like progressing is more about stop being an IC than anything else, which terrifies me. Back when I was a junior / mid contributor it was easier, the path was clear.

You’re definitely not alone. Feeling like you’ve peaked is normal, but early 30s is still prime time for growth and new challenges. Often it’s the start of a new chapter, sometimes the most exciting roles and opportunities come after the “peak” feeling fades.

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