OMG! Adulting 101: Why Your Job Actually Matters

Okay, listen. When we were younger, work just seemed like, ugh, a way to get cash for that new pair of Jordans. But guess what? Turns out, the place you work can seriously impact your entire vibe, not just your bank account

Roel Timmermans
Career Paths

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There’s no shame in recognizing a poor fit and moving on.
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Major mismatch feels

We all know that getting a job is important, but finding the RIGHT job? That’s almost as important as, well, you name it, something big. Here’s the deal: being stuck in a workplace that’s a total mismatch can be a total disaster waiting to happen:

  1. Drains Your Soul (and Battery): Imagine a job that’s like the complete opposite of your skills and interests. Every day feels like pulling your feet up on every single while walking through cement. By the end of the week, you’re more fried than a iphone that’s been left in the sun. This negativity spills over into your life, messing with your friendships and overall happiness. Sucks, right?
  2. Feeling Like a Deflated Balloon: Working in a place that doesn’t respect your values nor makes you feel valued? Yep, recipe for self-doubt and ever lasting imposter syndrome. You might start questioning your worth, which is a total attack on your…

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Roel Timmermans
Career Paths

Driver of Human 1st Workplace Culture. Leadership, culture, team motivation