It's nice being the one everyone relies on, always delivering and getting the job done. But why does it feel like I'm stuck in the same cycle, handling tasks instead of stepping into a bigger role? When you’re good at what you do, people just keep piling on more of what you’re good at. It’s great at first, but after a while, it’s like you’re stuck in a loop. If you’ve felt this way, what’s been your biggest obstacle to breaking through to the next level? Have you found a way to push through, or are you still figuring it out?

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Still figuring it out myself. Being too good at your job really is an issue. I had an issue where I basically couldn’t move up at a company unless I somehow managed to do the work I was currently doing AND the other stuff on top of it. Sometimes less is more.

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Biggest obstacle - my age (I’m 50ish) and better opportunities going to the favorites. Still figuring it out and looking for new opportunities.

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100% they hire new people say im not supposed to do this or that but theres only me and him how does that work if he doesnt do anything hes told or even how hes told. Leaving me to do everything from start to finish.

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