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I proceeded to quote a reasonable figure to them for my compensation. When neither of them protested or batted an eyelid at my price, I knew I had underbid myself. My misstep will become your blessing.

There is no pretty way to say this, but your employer likes, no, correction, LOVES a Safe Bet. The company’s leadership has a serious need to feel comfortable, and that happens when they surround the office with this type of employee.

But they don’t just wander in. They earn their all-access pass by standing with you through real-life trials. In short: these people must be vetted. Psychologists who study friendship often break social proximity into four levels of acquaintance, casual friendship, close friendship, and intimate friendship. An acquaintance is someone you have met but with whom you’ve shared little meaningful time. Casual friends share some common ground and occasional exchanges.

If you want to add value, begin by understanding the value that your boss contributes. Align with their goals, initiatives, and leadership style by investigating crucial details of their work.

This isn’t the time to jet off to your friend’s yacht in Ibiza or plan your next Carnival run in Trinidad. This is a season for practicality, sensibility, and — our favourite word at CQ— frugality.

If you’re looking to refresh your resume, don’t just list what you did— showcase how you did it.

Manifestation isn’t just about wishful thinking; it’s the practice of transforming your thoughts, feelings, and actions into tangible outcomes. In this post, the CQ Team will help you consider four practical ways to consciously manifest your resignation and set yourself on a winning path toward a new chapter.

It was essential to stay grounded in reality. I accepted that I could not make up for weeks of delay in a single sprint. Nonetheless, I committed to pushing myself within reason. By verbalising both my goals and my limitations, I created space for meaningful progress without risking burnout.

It’s one thing to naturally have an inclination or skillset to do certain things and another to know how to impart what you know in a manner that nurtures the academic growth in another person.