Unpopular opinion: You don’t need a degree, 5 internships, and a LinkedIn full of buzzwords to be successful.
Most of the smartest people I know got where they are through chaos, trial-and-error, and vibes. 😂

What’s the realest thing you’ve learned about starting your career that no one warned you about?

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I'm over the chaos if I'm being honest. I think the realest thing I've learned is that if I don't break out of my shell and talk to people and make connections, I'm going to struggle to land a job. I've seen more new grads land jobs by the connections they've made than their degrees, which is bad news for me and my introvert self.

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I feel this so hard. 😩 It’s wild how much of it really does come down to who you know, not just what’s on paper. As a fellow introvert, “networking” always sounded terrifying—but I’m slowly learning it doesn’t have to mean awkward mixers and forced convos. Even small connections can open big doors. You’re definitely not alone in that struggle.

That people can not like you and you can not like them, and you have to just get on with it and be as good as possible

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That’s such a harsh truth, but so real. 😅 Nobody really prepares you for the fact that sometimes you just have to work with people you don’t vibe with—and still show up like a pro. Emotional maturity hits different once you’re in the thick of it!

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