What is the best career desicion that you took/move that happened to you?

I'll go first - I stopped waiting to fulfill every requirement on a job req and went for jobs where I matched 60% or more.

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Since the start of the pandemic, I was laid off from my job, quit the next one, and lastly fired from my most recent job. Now I’ve landed at my next company and FINALLY found some much needed stability, peace, and career growth. Over that time, I learned how to fall and get back up on my feet again. I’m thankful for those hard lessons ❤️

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Same as the above. I applied to a reach position where I only had half the items on the job req. I ended up getting the role and doubling my salary.

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Love it! Congratulations 🥳

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A decision to relocate from Indiana to Texas 18 years ago has provided tremendous professional opportunities.

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Applying to any job regardless of If I meed the min qualifications.

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Min requirements is everything mandatory on the listing or a %?

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