We got the Degree, Now where’s the Confidence? The first time I stepped into a university classroom, I held my breath. I had always done well in school, yet I doubted whether I truly belonged there. Being accepted to university triggered a wave of self-doubt. I later learned there’s a name for that: imposter syndrome. …
NOT CAREER LADDERS BUT LILY PADS What if climbing the career ladder isn’t success but distress in disguise? “68% of GenZ workers wouldn’t pursue management if it weren’t for the paycheck or title”, as observed by a Glassdoor community survey. This is a stark contrast to the work attitudes that the previous generations strived for, …
Gen-Z vs The Job Market After graduating from university, it took me a lot longer than I thought to find a job, leaving me frustrated and insecure. I even began to dread family gatherings. When a relative would ask me what I was up to, and I would tell them I was looking for a …