One of the most important goals on my list, though a little easier than my goal of securing a $60,000 salary or more, this was one of the most difficult goals to achieve on my list. Thanks to a very lengthy run of misfortune in relation to career goals, I was extremely disillusioned about jobs and lacked any form of self-esteem.
While applying for jobs, I was frequently tempted not to strive for this job, as it would make it harder to find a job. However, I knew that finding another entry-level job would not help my situation, as my whole emotionally-fragile state rested on my lack of self-worth from not being able to move up from entry positions.
It took several months, but eventually I did manage to find a job that was not only not entry-level, but also met my salary requirements. I was overjoyed! I'm still in that job now and can say it has made my life objectively better in every way.
(less) (less)One of the most important goals on my list, though a little easier than my goal of securing a $60,000 salary or more, this was one of the most difficult goals to achieve on my list. Thanks to a very lengthy run of misfortune in relation to career goals, I was extremely disillusioned about jobs and lacked any form of self-esteem.
While applying for jobs, I was frequently tempted not to strive for this job, as it would make it harder to find a job. However, I knew that finding another entry-level job would not help my situation, as my whole emotionally-fragile state rested on my lack o
(...more)One of the most important goals on my list, though a little easier than my goal of securing a $60,000 salary or more, this was one of the most difficult goals to achieve on my list. Thanks to a very lengthy run of misfortune in relation to career goals, I was extremely disillusioned about
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