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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm reaping the rewards of listening to my gut instincts my entire career even though I would get contrary advice from others. So - listen to your internal voice.  It is there to guide you to your most aligned life.

Don't listen to naysayers or the voice inside that is NOT you - your ego.

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When it comes to your career, follow your gut and the advice of trusted mentors. Consider that your family may have good intentions or may just be scared for you, but in the end, get a little comfortable with upsetting them. I turned down what would have been a great first job out of undergrad because my parents insisted I couldn’t afford to live on my own (the salary was low but I wouldn’t made due), so I agreed with them, passed up the job, went back home and ended up working for a jerk for a year before I went to grad school. Had I taken that job offer, I would’ve ended up working for a terrific boss who wanted me there and had been all in on supporting me for a fellowship.

So, yeah, sometimes you should not listen to your parents because they don’t always know what’s best for you. Upset them, it’s ok. They’ll get over it. [/quote]

I had negative experience with mentors. I sought one out at my first job who was a senior manager at the organization. I think she was trying to be helpful but she tried too hard to mold me into another person that is not me. During the process I have lost confidence in myself and the lack of authenticity was felt by other senior leadership in my org. It took me a couple of jobs to be comfortable presenting my original ideas and things worked out from there.

If I have the choice to do everything over again. I would do everything by myself, alone yes, but owning it. [/quote]

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