Tag: professional journey
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Purr-fect leadership. Catty or chatty?
The author reflects on the scarcity of kind and empathetic female leaders in the workplace, sharing personal experiences from both large and small companies. They explore the challenges women face in leadership roles, the impact of a male-dominated culture, and the pressure to meet societal expectations, ultimately emphasizing the need for genuine human connection and…
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Why can’t we talk?
The author expresses frustration with the challenges of workplace transformation in a large financial institution, highlighting resistance to change among employees. They advocate for honesty and open communication regarding problems, suggesting that fear and denial prevent necessary dialogue. The post reflects on the need for acknowledgment and transparency in corporate culture.
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I’m going through changes🎵
I have been so busy in the new role that I haven’t had time to sit and type/process my thoughts. I had a quiet morning, so I thought, “Let me do it now.” To be honest, most of them are your average mundane thoughts and anxieties that most of us in the UK are feeling.…
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Old goals, new discipline
Sorry potato I couldn’t think of a catchier title, I’m tired this morning. How are you? Statistically the lowest point in Jan after the holiday period so, my friends, if you need help – please please ask for it!! I have rambled and ranted about the nonsense of the recruitment cycle within the UK, especially…
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New year same old me
Happy 2025 you beautiful potatoes! I ended last year in ill health, followed by an intense social period. Not how I wanted it to work but here we are. During the intense social period I had pockets of “chill” days in between where I was left alone with my mind to ponder over the general…
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Frustrations of a job hunter. 2024
I apologise in advance my potatoes. I’m writing this fueled with anger. I’m frustrated and disappointed at the job market for the tech sector of today. I knew it was bad but i didn’t realise it was would be THIS bad. I personally have never struggled to land a role. I work HARD i do…
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Looking inside, climbing up
For the past couple of weeks I’ve been at the mercy of the UK product job market. She’s not been particularly fruitful and my spirits are starting to sink so in an effort to not succumb to the anxiety I have decided to reflect. We’ll find out as I start writing I guess. Who I…
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An observation of the “process”
Fellow potatoes, I’ve been quietly drowning in self pity recently. I’ve always heard the phrase “enjoy the process.” As someone who is very “how do I get from A to B REAL QUICK?” I never really understood it. Fortunately or not (time will tell), I’ve had the luxury of observing a “process” recently. I handed…
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The privilege of decisions.
Here’s a thought I had while showering today: the problems I face in my day-to-day life are absolutely first-world problems. I would never compare them to the grave issues we face in the broader world. The ending may be anti-climactic, so I understand if you don’t want to read on. The gist is that having…
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Why now, why here?
This site is the 4th iteration of my efforts to attain a healthy writing outlet. I love the feeling of writing that first post and giving reason behind why I’m doing this and why it’s a healthy outlet for me. It’s like when you’re trying to get fit, that initial hope of “yeh i’ll work…
The adventures of a charming potato. 