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I feel stuck in my career. How can I level up in my job?

If you're feeling stuck in your career, you're not alone. Here are some ways to center your personal development.
August 07, 2024

5 minutes

Moving jobs may see you taking a step “down” in title. What can you do when you feel stuck and you want to rapidly progress?

Hi Maria,

I’m currently a lead developer managing five engineers. I’m planning to move to a new job as a software engineer to learn new skills. Currently, I work with .NET and haven’t had the chance to learn other technologies like Angular or .NET Core. I’ve neglected my career growth and need to upgrade my skills.

How can I quickly advance in my new job to reach a lead role again?

Thanks,
Mizuki


Hi Mizuki,

First of all – congrats on the new role! Beyond that, congrats on noticing that your previous path was no longer a good fit and taking the steps to change it.

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