What’s A Challenge You Faced Early On?

My parents were teachers, and I grew up expecting a gold star for being a bit of an overachiever. I was used to being called on and having the answer.

However, that was not the environment I entered in the working world. Not getting credit for my work was very difficult for me.

As a junior person, you’ll do all of the work for your boss, they’ll put their name on it, and turn it in. Maybe the boss is appreciative of you for making their life better, but you’re not getting the recognition you may have been used to as a student.

You have to get over it. You’re getting paid and you’re moving up, but there is seldom the pat on the back. I had to come to terms with no gold star.