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I am trying really hard this year to save for a house so I can buy a home in 2026. My goals this year are mostly financial but they all kind of go hand in hand. Hoping to get promoted this year as well and a raise will definitely help me with those financial goals.
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Hey! That’s a big goal!!! Cheering you on to hit that! Homeownership is big
I want to make more of an effort to take face-to-face meetings. It was my goal for 2024, and I partially succeeded, but there is room for improvement. I’m going to aim for a set number of phone calls in lieu of emails each week, mainly so there’s more humanity back in my workday.
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Oh that’s an interesting one. I struggle in that area too, leaning too much on email or virtual meetings.