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Job hunting feels like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces, doesn't it?I've been there...Staring at job posting...
07/08/2025

Job hunting feels like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces, doesn't it?

I've been there...
Staring at job postings that read like they're seeking a unicorn.
Must have 10 years experience, fluency in 5 programming languages, a PhD, and the ability to juggle flaming swords.

Ok...
Maybe not the last part, but you get it.

The thing is, most of these listings are written by committee.
Someone from HR throws in their wishlist, then engineering adds theirs, marketing chimes in—and suddenly you're looking at requirements for three different people mashed into one impossible role.

Here's what actually works:

1️⃣ Treat weird requirements as intelligence gathering.

See something you don't recognize?
That's your cue to do five minutes of research.
You might discover a skill worth learning or realize it's just corporate fluff.

2️⃣ Know your non-negotiables.

What actually matters to you right now?
Remote work?
Growth opportunities?
A boss who won't micromanage?
Lead with those instead of chasing every shiny job posting.

3️⃣ Work your network like it's 1995.

Seriously.
That former colleague who switched companies?
They know things.
Coffee conversations beat cold applications every time.

This is how I managed to switch careers, by the way.
A friend from primary school landed me a referral at Cegeka.

This stuff works.
Don't ignore it and don't try to AI your way around it.

4️⃣ Pick one small thing to improve each week.

Maybe it's updating your LinkedIn, learning a new tool, or just organizing your job search spreadsheet.
Forward motion beats perfection.

5️⃣ Let AI help you decode the madness.

Tools can spot which requirements are must-haves versus nice-to-haves.
Use them to stay sane.

However, please stop using AI to keyword-fill your resume for every possible job application.
It won't work.

The job market feels brutal right now.
But remember:

Every impossible job posting represents a company that can't figure out what it actually needs.
That's an opportunity for the right person to come in and define the role.

Your next opportunity might not look like what you expected.
Sometimes that's exactly what makes it perfect.

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I spent 12 years figuring out the path to a fulfilling career and made all the career mistakes in the book.

You don't have to.
You can MAKE IT BETTER.

Follow me for career insights that make Mondays feel like Fridays.

It took me 7 years to realise my dream job wasn't out there waiting to be found. 👇It was waiting for me to become the pe...
06/08/2025

It took me 7 years to realise my dream job wasn't out there waiting to be found. 👇

It was waiting for me to become the person who deserved it.

I used to think opportunity was about luck...
Being in the right place at the right time.
Knowing the right people.

I was wrong.

The roles I wanted required skills I didn't have.
Experience I hadn't earned.
Confidence I hadn't built.

So I stopped looking for my dream job.

And started building my dream self.

I learned new skills on weekends and after my regular 9 to 5.
Read books that stretched my thinking.
Took on projects that scared me.

I failed more than I succeeded.

But every failure taught me something the person I used to be didn't know.

About two years later, that dream role found me.

Not because I got lucky.
Because I finally became someone who could handle it.

Your dream role exists.
But it might require a version of yourself that doesn't exist yet.

Stop waiting for the perfect opportunity.
Start building the perfect you.

The job you want tomorrow needs the person you become today.

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I spent 12 years figuring out the path to a fulfilling career and made all the career mistakes in the book.

You don't have to.
You can MAKE IT BETTER.

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Imagine living in a world where everybody does meaningful work, aligned with their values and purpose...The most fulfill...
05/08/2025

Imagine living in a world where everybody does meaningful work, aligned with their values and purpose...

The most fulfilled people I know aren't doing dream jobs.
They're doing regular jobs with extraordinary intention.

So...Stop waiting for the perfect company to give you purpose.
Start bringing purpose to whatever company you're with right now.

Your next promotion isn't a job change...It's a mindset change.

Remote work isn't the problem.Bad management is.Here's what 3 years of remote work taught me:The people who say remote w...
31/07/2025

Remote work isn't the problem.
Bad management is.

Here's what 3 years of remote work taught me:

The people who say remote work doesn't work are usually the same people who can't trust their teams.

And the people who swear by it often ignore the real challenges.

The truth?

Both sides are missing the point.

Remote work pros:

✅ No commute stress
✅ Better work-life balance
✅ Access to global talent
✅ Lower office costs
✅ More focus time
✅ Flexible schedules

Remote work cons:

🚫 Harder to build culture
🚫 Communication gaps
🚫 Isolation for some people
🚫 Blurred work boundaries
🚫 Harder to mentor juniors
🚫 Technology dependencies

But here's what really matters:

It's not about where people work.
It's about how you lead them.

The best remote teams have:
→ Clear expectations
→ Regular check-ins
→ Strong communication tools
→ Results-focused culture
→ Trust-based relationships

The worst remote teams have:
→ Micromanagement
→ Poor communication
→ Unclear goals
→ Fear-based culture
→ Lack of trust

I've seen companies thrive remotely.
I've seen others fail miserably.

The difference wasn't the work model.
It was the leadership.

Stop debating remote vs office.
Start building better management systems.

Because the future belongs to leaders who can build great teams anywhere.

___

I spent 12 years figuring out the path to a fulfilling career and made all the career mistakes in the book.

You don't have to.
You can MAKE IT BETTER.

Follow me for career insights that make Mondays feel like Fridays.

Ever feel like your career's just...Hungry for something more?Something bold?It's so easy to play it safe, isn't it?But ...
30/07/2025

Ever feel like your career's just...
Hungry for something more?
Something bold?

It's so easy to play it safe, isn't it?
But that 'safety' can feel like a gilded cage, keeping your real strengths locked away.

The right questions can change everything.Most people spend more time planning their vacations than their career transit...
28/07/2025

The right questions can change everything.

Most people spend more time planning their vacations than their career transitions.

That's why 70% of professionals feel stuck in jobs that don't fulfill them.

Here's what you can do about it:

- Define what you're moving toward, not just away from
- Identify your transferable skills
- Build your financial safety net
- Leverage your existing network
- Face your fears with facts
- Count the cost of staying stuck

Your career isn't just about making money.

It's about making a life that lights you up every morning.

The questions above aren't just career planning tools.

They're life design instruments that help you build a future you're excited to wake up to.

Most people will spend 90,000 hours at work over their lifetime.

That's too much time to spend doing something that doesn't matter to you.

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I spent 12 years figuring out the path to a fulfilling career and made all the career mistakes in the book.

You don't have to.
You can MAKE IT BETTER.

Follow me for career insights that make Mondays feel like Fridays.

27/07/2025

Chase fulfillment, not approval…

The cost of living for applause is too high.

Here's what I've noticed after watching people for years:

Criticism follows you everywhere.

So you might as well do what lights you up inside.

Look, I've seen this pattern play out countless times.

The path to becoming who you're meant to be gets messy with everyone else's opinions weighing in.

It's wild how predictable it gets:

Gain some weight?
You're eating too much.
Dress fancy?
You're showing off.
Stay serious?
You're too grumpy.

See the pattern?
You literally cannot win.

Their opinions shift like weather...
Today's praise becomes tomorrow's criticism.

Meanwhile, you're over here trying to figure out what actually matters to you.

Chasing everyone's approval is exhausting.
It pulls you away from your own path and makes you second-guess what you really want.

The real work?

Deciding what success looks like for you.

What makes you feel alive?
What kind of person do you actually want to become?

This doesn't mean ignoring all feedback.
Smart people listen selectively.
But your gut feeling about your own life should always be the loudest voice in the room.

The commentary never stops.
Your growth happens when you stop waiting for permission to live your life.

The only approval that actually counts is your own.
Go earn it.

___

I spent 12 years figuring out the path to a fulfilling career and made all the career mistakes in the book.

You don't have to.
You can MAKE IT BETTER.

Follow me for career insights that make Mondays feel like Fridays.

You're scrolling through LinkedIn at 11 PM again... Wondering if everyone else figured out this whole purpose-driven w...
24/07/2025

You're scrolling through LinkedIn at 11 PM again...

Wondering if everyone else figured out this whole purpose-driven work thing while you're still stuck in the same boring cubicle.

Look...
The Monday morning dread is real, and honestly, it's exhausting to pretend otherwise.

The worst part isn't the confusion...

It's how isolating it feels.

But here's what I've discovered:

You're not meant to figure this out alone.

Trying to figure out your purpose in isolation is like trying to see yourself without a mirror.

You need other people to reflect back what you can't see alone.

Think about it...
When was the last time a meaningful opportunity came from staring at job boards?

Most of the career pivots that actually matter happen through conversations.
Real ones.
With people who get why you can't just chase another promotion that feels hollow.

The magic happens when you connect with others who share your restlessness for something more:

You suddenly have allies who understand why you turned down that great job because it didn't align with your values.
You find mentors who've already navigated the messy middle of career transformation.
You discover projects and roles that never get posted publicly.

Your confidence grows because you're not constantly second-guessing whether your priorities are realistic.

Your purpose isn't some mystical thing you'll stumble upon alone.
It emerges through connection, challenge, and yes...
A little courage to admit you want work that matters.

The world needs what you have to offer.
But first, you need to find the people who'll help you see it clearly.

___

I spent 12 years figuring out the path to a fulfilling career and made all the career mistakes in the book.

You don't have to.
You can MAKE IT BETTER.

Follow me for career insights that make Mondays feel like Fridays.

22/07/2025

Don't just grab any job.

Build something that actually feeds your soul.

I've watched careers unfold for years now, and there's a pattern to what works.
This goes way beyond paying bills...

It's about designing a life you don't need to escape from.

Here's what keeps the best people around and genuinely happy at work.

1️⃣ Work-Life Balance

Your job shouldn't swallow your entire existence.
The companies worth your time understand you have a life outside those office walls.
When they respect your evenings and weekends, they're telling you something important about their values.

2️⃣ Competitive Pay and Benefits

Don't apologize for wanting fair compensation.
Money isn't everything, but it's not nothing either.
When they pay well, they're investing in keeping you around.

3️⃣ Positive Company Culture

You'll spend more waking hours with these people than your family.
Does walking into that building energize you or drain you?
Trust what your gut tells you during interviews.

4️⃣ Career Growth

Dead-end jobs create dead-inside people.
The best places see your potential and actually do something about it.
They don't just talk about development—they budget for it.

5️⃣ Meaningful Work

Maybe you won't cure cancer, but you should be able to explain why your work matters.
That connection between effort and purpose?
It's what turns jobs into callings.

6️⃣ Recognition and Appreciation

Good work deserves acknowledgment.
Period.
If you're constantly invisible despite solid performance, start looking elsewhere.

7️⃣ Supportive Management

Your boss shapes your entire experience.
Great managers create other leaders.
Terrible ones create resumes.

8️⃣ Flexible Arrangements

Life happens.
Kids get sick.
Parents age.
Traffic exists.
Companies that get this tend to get everything else right too.

9️⃣ Collaborative Teams

Solo careers are overrated.
Find people who make you better, where everyone's success feels shared.

🔟 Health and Wellness

Burnout isn't a badge of honor...it's bad business.
Smart companies protect their people's well-being because stressed employees don't create great work.

This isn't about getting lucky.
It's about knowing your non-negotiables before you need them.

Your career is decades long.
Don't spend them somewhere that slowly kills your spirit.

What's your deal-breaker?
The one thing that makes you walk away from any opportunity?

The job scene's crazy right now, isn't it?As skills are evolving faster than ever, your ability to roll with the punches...
21/07/2025

The job scene's crazy right now, isn't it?

As skills are evolving faster than ever, your ability to roll with the punches might save your career.

Feel that ground shaking under you?
Nervous about what's next?
Join the club.

There's a way through this mess though:

Build skills that matter.

Here's your toolkit:

1️⃣ Get tech-savvy where it counts.

AI, data, cybersecurity, networks.
Not just fancy words, but your ticket to relevance.
Take a course. Build something real.
Show what you can actually do.

2️⃣ Make flexibility your superpower.

Think outside boxes.
Bend without breaking.
Stop fighting change...
Dance with it instead.
Every failure teaches something valuable.
That's how you build the good kind of tough.

3️⃣ Stay weirdly curious.

The world keeps spinning.
Your skills better keep up.
Read stuff.
Try new things.
Question everything.
Make learning as normal as breathing.

4️⃣ Hack your brain's learning ability.

Your head was built to absorb stuff.
Break down monster skills into tiny bits.
Practice like crazy.
Teach someone what you learned.
It'll stick better that way.

5️⃣ Grow your people web.

Connect with anyone who inspires you.
Give before you take.
Your network catches you when you fall.
And launches you toward better things.

Markets always go nuts eventually.

Your personal growth?
That's the only thing you totally control.

Don't just survive this chaos.
Use it to become someone even you didn't know you could be.

___

I spent 12 years figuring out the path to a fulfilling career and made all the career mistakes in the book.

You don't have to.
You can MAKE IT BETTER.

Follow me for career insights that make Mondays feel like Fridays.

I've watched careers unfold for years now.One truth sticks with me:This isn't about being nice for the sake of it.It's a...
17/07/2025

I've watched careers unfold for years now.

One truth sticks with me:

This isn't about being nice for the sake of it.
It's about building your strongest self, your best path forward.

We all want success, right?

We search for complex formulas, secret shortcuts.

But what if the greatest strength is stupidly simple?

Kindness.
Not as some fluffy weakness.
As your secret weapon.

It literally costs nothing to:
1️⃣ Pay a real compliment (not that fake stuff)
2️⃣ Actually listen to someone's story
3️⃣ Share something useful you've learned

These tiny moments?

They compound.
They create deep trust that money can't buy.
They crack open doors you didn't know existed.
They build genuine connections in a world starving for them.

People notice kindness.

They remember who you ARE, not just what you DO.
This attracts mentors who actually give a damn.
This builds a network that lifts you when you need it most.

Kindness doesn't just make the world less awful.
It defines your journey and how others experience YOU.

Your ambition is powerful.
Use it to shape HOW you win, not just what you win.

Let your real legacy be the good you leave behind.
That stuff lasts.

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I spent 12 years figuring out the path to a fulfilling career and made all the career mistakes in the book.

You don't have to.
You can MAKE IT BETTER.

Follow me for career insights that make Mondays feel like Fridays. 🎯

Some people think they need to play dirty to get ahead. They don't...The backstabbers and credit-stealers might win shor...
14/07/2025

Some people think they need to play dirty to get ahead.

They don't...

The backstabbers and credit-stealers might win short-term battles...

But they always lose the war.

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I spent 12 years figuring out the path to a fulfilling career and made all the career mistakes in the book.

You don't have to.
You can MAKE IT BETTER.

Follow me for career insights that make Mondays feel like Fridays. 🎯

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