My Career is My Own

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My Career is My Own My career is my own in many ways. I am not married nor do I have a partner. I come from a conservative family that has always been in business. I am the first person in my family that has held a job and has been so successful at it. So, my family...

Family is a Big Factor

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Family is a Big Factor My family’s needs and opinions are a big factor in my career decision-making. Knowing that my income impacts on the family is something I try to keep in mind but not let blind me to other qualities of a job. Most outside opinions revolve...

Parents and My Career Development

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Parents and My Career Development I have paid attention to my parents’ attitudes to career development and for the most part, that has helped me. Both my parents chose to do work they loved (they are both retired now). As I was growing up I could see that...

Not Feeling Part of the Team

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Not Feeling Part of the Team I am currently teaching English part-time at Hong Kong secondary schools. This list of 10 things I don’t like about my current situation is a hybrid of things that I don’t like from this job and my previous full-time job in the US as a...

Afraid of Making Mistakes

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Afraid of Making Mistakes High stress Too politicized Long hours Lack of work/life balance Lack of recognition for achievements Not enough support and nurturing from superiors Too serious and not enough fun Afraid of making a mistake Not getting along with my...