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5 Career Life Lessons I’ve Learned The Hard Way
If I were to explain how I approach life, it would probably resemble most like a bull in a china shop. I’ve made a lot of mistakes. But there’s no manual out there for how to adult, especially when first entering the workforce. I’ve learned a lot of what I know mostly the old-fashioned way. Saying or assuming the wrong thing, and fucking things up. Here are 5 lessons you can take with you on your magical trek through the dark unknown of the labor jungle.
1. Don't count your chickens
Don't celebrate a job promotion or significant deal until you have the contract signed, it started, and you are receiving money. And even then it's not a sure bet. Let yourself be excited about the new opportunity but also settle in before you actually celebrate.
I’ve made it to the final stage of hiring on many occasions and then been ghosted. There have been many times when I've been groomed for a role or promised a role, but then “business needs” change and the opportunity vanishes like it never existed. There were days when I’ve started a new…
