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bambi's avatar

this read like a warning to me as a creative in my early 20's trying to gain shiny qualifications in numbers-things. i hate numbers but my god do i not want to be broke. i've been killing myself trying to be convinced that determination and grit will get me through all this dreadful uninspiring work. if i am honest with myself, i don't even want the pressure of being in charge of growth marketing anyway. there must be other routes then! i wonder where my fighting spirit would be better placed.

thank you for sharing 𑣲⋆

Anne Benveniste's avatar

follow the sparkle and work hard in that direction. <3

Jill Elaine's avatar

I feel so much of this!! Thank you for sharing šŸ’“

juanita gabrielle's avatar

Thank you for sharing your process and story. This hits so close to home. So comforting to read!

Anne Benveniste's avatar

you're not alone :)

goguma's avatar

this is the most refreshing piece ive read in a while. thank you for sharing your story with raw and true emotions!

Anne Benveniste's avatar

So glad you enjoyed!!

Ieva's avatar

What a great read. Happy I stumbled upon your Substack 🌹

Anne Benveniste's avatar

So happy you found me and enjoyed this piece! You might also like I burned down my social life and started again. :)

Ieva's avatar

I already have haha

I was feeling like I outgrew my life this year and here is my message how to move forward 🪭

Anne Benveniste's avatar

Yes! One of my favorite topics - what to do when you've outgrown your life.

Erica Cantor's avatar

Also been fired from multiple jobs and always have to remind myself of this lesson. Thank you for sharing your experience. Would love to connect. :)

Anne Benveniste's avatar

Thanks for sharing! Where are you based?

Erica Cantor's avatar

Los Angeles!

Between Seasons's avatar

Really great read, I can relate so much!

Anne Benveniste's avatar

So glad it resonated! x

Jhawk's avatar

Listening to our bodies wisdoms , step 1…Following our bodies wisdoms , accomplishes every step needed to be where we are meant to be. I find meditation helps quiet the mind for the listening part…the following takes courage and action.

āœŠšŸ½ to your courage and your voice here Anne

Jhawk's avatar

Gratitude !

Dylan Rodgers's avatar

I love this piece!

I have recently started using the world ā€œmisalignmentā€ about my career in Tech. I was never fired, but ā€œquitā€ a couple times simply to return and repeat the cycle.

Thank you for sharing your story openly :)

Anne Benveniste's avatar

Thank you so much for you comment! Yes alignment is where things start to flow and get fun. It starts with tuning into yourself. Do you feel aligned now?? x

Dylan Rodgers's avatar

Fully? No, but I view it as a lifelong journey :) at a minimum I’m very aware of when things feel off now.

Anne Benveniste's avatar

An important step!! x

Clara Artschwager's avatar

*Such* a smart, smart piece.

Anne Benveniste's avatar

Thank you!! <3