This still floors me. If you’ve ever hired (or been hired), you’ve seen it: 5+ years required. 10+ years preferred. It’s written like a proxy for certainty - like time served automatically equals capability.

It’s a myth that the right professional opportunity falls into your lap as if by magic. As if you’ve been chosen by the golden hand of fate.

When you’re looking for a new role, you’re either running from something or being drawn to something. Let me explain.

Ever had a job that looked perfect on paper but left you feeling empty? You’re not alone. Many professionals find themselves “surviving” in roles that don’t truly fit who they are.