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If I was starting out now I'd try to get more involved with having mentors. I suppose that's a version of asking more questions. When I look back I realize I probably could have learned more and learned faster had I been more attuned to some of the people around me. It wasn't that I was entirely aloof, but I tended to be kind of shy and focused on my own work. I could have developed a better rapport with people in the organization.
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I feel this as well. Having a mentor could have helped me hone in on exactly what I wanted to do in the finance field. I feel like instead I just kind of floundered and fell into my area.
I wish I hadn't worked so hard. I was so burnt out, so early on, that I missed out on opportunities because I was just so panicked about short term issues rather than giving myself enough breathing room to explore those new opportunities.
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That is something I hear quite often actually. Never too late though to realise you need to put yourself first a bit more
I wish I set boundaries much sooner. I spent the first 5 or 6 years of my career working over 40 hours a week without additional pay since I am salaried. I thought it would help me advance in my career, but boy, I was so wrong. Set those boundaries early on, ladies!
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Boundaries are soooo important. It took me a long time to learn that they were okay, and even respectable. Do grateful I developed these confidence in setting them.
I wish I wouldn't have been so loyal. I spent 6 years in my first role even though I started hating after 2 or 3. I should've left as soon as those feelings started to creep in instead of wasting even more time there.
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Oh god that’s horrible. At least you can reflect on it now and learn from it !