7 Things I Learnt After 4 Years of Working That I Wish I Had Known Earlier
If you are new to the workplace, you need to know these.
1. Who you work for matters more than the job itself
This month marks my 4th year of working since taking off my graduation gown. I have only worked for two companies so far, and thankfully, I learned this early in my first six months of working.
My ex-boss panicked whenever people stressed him out, and he transferred the fear to his team. I knew my shit, so he treated me okay, but it wasn’t the case for the others in the team. I saw them struggle and were not appreciated.
Despite the saying, “What does not break you makes you stronger,” you shouldn’t waste your time working for a toxic boss if it is at the expense of your well-being.
When your mental and physical well-being deteriorates, so do your productivity and creativity. The growth opportunities you lost while working for a lousy boss are worth more than your salary.
Work for a leader, not a boss.
2. Curiosity brings you opportunities
Doing the same work wouldn’t help you grow exponentially. If you are doing what you have been doing…
