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You spend countless hours sending resumes and trying to find the perfect job. But as many resumes as you have sent, you never get a response -not even to reject you. Recruiter ghosting is a reality in the professional world. And over the latest years, it has become common. It is, undoubtedly, a sign of disrespect towards the candidate and shows that recruiters fail to acknowledge your efforts or provide closure. The statistics speak for themselves: according to [HR Dive](https://www.hrdive.com/), 8 in 10 hiring managers say they’ve ghosted job candidates.\n\nGhosting is considered rude in general, but in professional environments, it can be overwhelming for people who try to make ends meet and get a job in the already lunatic job market.\n\nHowever, don’t give up and read below some possible reasons why you didn’t get the long-awaited email for an interview.\n\n# You are not a good fit for the role\n\n![recruiter ghosting](https://assets.workingal.com/recruiter_ghosting_1_4_75a779525e.webp)\n\nYou found the perfect job post: the job description is impressive, the salary exceeds expectations, and they nail the **office attendance** (fill in your ideal). However, as much as working in this company is your professional dream, maybe you haven’t considered that this position is not aligned with your skills and experience. As experienced as you are and you think that you would be an excellent fit for the role/company, it’s always reasonable to be able to actually do the job. Recruiters receive numerous resumes and must pick the most suitable candidates. So, even if your resume is great and **impressive** but out of scope, you will probably make their life difficult and, therefore, won’t get an interview.\n\n**What to do:** If you desperately want to work for a specific company, send your resume independently of a particular job opening and show them your appreciation for the company and willingness to work there. Recruiters could receive this well and keep your resume to find a better fit for your skills and experience. Some companies won’t bother, but it’s worth a try.\n\n# Your resume is not professional enough\n\n![recruiter ghosting](https://assets.workingal.com/recruiter_ghosting_2_2_0f2ffebfac.webp)\n\nWhether you didn’t have the time to prepare a good resume or writing **is not your forte**, you sent a poorly written resume or one that gives too much/too little information. Did you know that [68% of hiring managers say they would reject a candidate because of a poorly formatted resume?](https://www.qureos.com/career-guide/resume-statistics-for-job-seekers#:~:text=68%25%20of%20hiring%20managers%20say,that%20are%20one%20page%20long.) This means that even if you are the perfect fit for the job, you may end up not getting even an email. As I mentioned before, recruiters often have to deal with thousands of resumes and need to find the perfect candidates, so they don’t have time. Simple as that. They scan resumes and try to find the combination of skills, expertise, and **willingness** to work. And if you are wondering how a not-so-well-presented resume could be an obstacle, I would tell you this. _How likely would it be for you to hire a graphic designer who sent you a resume in a doc?_ No offense for the docs; I use them every day but a graphic designer is an artist and needs to showcase their work. A well-designed resume is their portfolio. If they can’t bother designing a resume that is easy to look at, how are they expected to create appealing graphics for the company’s audience? Another example is typos; avoid them at all costs. **Typos** show sloppiness, which is not the impression you want to give a potential employer.\n\n**What to do:** Proofread your resume carefully before submitting it. Typos, inconsistent formatting, and grammatical errors should be avoided. If you are not sure about your design/writing skills, ask a friend to review your resume and help you or if you can afford it, delegate it to a professional who knows how things work, and you will get a **professional** result.\n\n# You didn’t follow the application process\n\n![recruiter ghosting](https://assets.workingal.com/recruiter_ghosting_3_1598f5e4dd.webp)\n\nSome companies have a specific **application process** which is probably because it’s convenient and time-efficient for the recruiters in order to be able to handle multiple resumes. So, if the company has specific requirements for sending your resume, just follow them. As tempting as it sounds to send a very professional and appealing email to accompany your resume, if the process involves uploading them on LinkedIn or a specific link or… whatever, do precisely what you are told to do. Help them to help you is what I’m saying. Also, some companies specifically give guidelines and indicate a specific process to ensure that a potential employee knows how to follow instructions -it’s not a given, and it’s highly **appreciated**. Nobody wants to hire someone who cannot follow simple instructions.\n\n**What to do:** If you feel like the process is challenging or you don’t have the requirements, you can send an email asking for more clarification. Avoid skipping the process because they will avoid calling you for an interview.\n\n# They have already found the perfect candidate\n\n![recruiter ghosting](https://assets.workingal.com/recruiter_ghosting_4_26ca26918a.webp)\n\nJust like you send resumes and arrange interviews for different job roles until you find the best opportunity, the same way recruiters talk with multiple candidates to ensure that they are making the right choice. Also, sometimes the right candidate is found immediately, but they want to explore other options by keeping the job post online. Unfortunately, this happens, and it is not something you can control. Usually, when recruiters have a tight deadline and a large pool of candidates, they don’t have time to spend on each resume so they pick from the ones that applied faster and don’t have the time to reject the rest.\n\n**What to do:** You can’t do anything about that because the truth is that you are not the only one assessing your skills for a specific job. Companies find the perfect candidate according to their preferences and requirements, not our perceptions and aspirations. So, keep looking, and you will be the ideal candidate for another role! In any case, it’s always a sign if they don’t reply, even to reject a candidate.\n\n# They are just… lazy\n\n![recruiter ghosting](https://assets.workingal.com/recruiter_ghosting_5_731d0f3d35.webp)\n\nGhosting has apparently become a trend in professional circles as well, and, unfortunately, many recruiters have embraced it. To be fair, sometimes the workload can be huge, and it can be overwhelming having to respond to so many applications. Or they are trying to find a role where you could be a great fit, but the time passes… and the email never reaches your inbox. However, it’s considered unprofessional and rude not to even send a generalized response to someone looking for a job or someone in immediate need. It could reveal a lot about the company’s culture. Even if they keep your resume for future openings, it’s nice to hear from them.\n\n**What to do:** Well, there are not many things you can do for ghosting, but if you are very interested in this particular role, you can send a follow-up email to ask politely if they need additional information or an update on the interview process. Nevertheless, don’t hang on to this role because if you were the perfect candidate, they would have reached out to you soon. And, if we want to be honest, would you like to work for someone ghosting you? 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I worked throughout my entire university years and through my master’s as well, and for a fair amount of time, I had not only a regular job but also a side hustle.\n\nApart from the fact that I always wanted to be independent and be able to **treat myself** to everything I needed (you know, drinks, trips, clothes, etc.), I liked being busy, learning new skills, and making progress in my career. While I certainly gained much experience from all these years of hard work, more importantly, I learned many **valuable** lessons, not only for my professional career but also for my personal life. And I’m still learning…\n\nNo matter how you feel about your work life, whether you are a **career-oriented** person or just want to make ends meet with no particular interest in progressing further, it’s a given that your career and, generally, your professional life will consume a lot of your time. We can use our workplace experiences to teach us valuable lessons to help us grow as people and professionals.\n\nThe truth is, those lessons may be even more critical and valuable than the professional skills we gain from university, lifelong learning, etc. So, after a recent wretched work/personal situation, and when I reflected on the lessons learned, I jotted down the 10 hardest truths that my professional life has taught me so far.\n\n# You Won’t Get Your Dream Job Immediately\n\n![10 hard truths about work](https://assets.workingal.com/10_hard_truths_about_work_10_c21dd6a008.jpg)\n\nSince we were kids (at least in Greece), the classic parent-preaching fairytale indicated how our lives would be in the future. We would finish school, get into university, find a fabulous job (which wouldn’t be possible to land without a university degree), and live happily ever after. **So far, so good**. You get into university, you study and study and study, and you are ready to get the managerial position you have always dreamed of. I’m sorry to ruin it for you, but the reality is slightly different. You will have to land many -not dream- jobs until you finally find the one you had always hoped for. If it was so easy, we would be full of managers and no employees to do the job. I am really in favor of studying something that you like since you get the necessary knowledge and skills, but it doesn’t guarantee that the ideal job is that easy to handle. University education is essential; so is work experience. And considering that you want your **dream job**, you need to learn from more experienced people how to maintain it. And I am not talking only about management positions. Say you want to be a freelancer. How will you manage to be one and get the experience without doing things that you don’t like and things that are far away from what you want to do? So, the sooner you understand that dream jobs are not assigned to you and you have to earn them, the better your professional and personal life will be.\n\n# Forget The 8 Hour Shifts\n\n![10 hard truths about work](https://assets.workingal.com/10_hard_truths_about_work_9_310b2d5f4a.jpg)\n\nIn a world where we talk about the importance of work-life balance and in a society where everyone struggles to juggle life, work, friends, kids, and family, talking about working more than the 8-hour shifts sounds almost **illegal**. However, if you want to progress, you should drop your expectations around only working 40 hours a week. That doesn’t mean you should be at work for more than 8 hours. That means that to excel in your work, you will probably _need more time to focus on your skills_. And no matter how much you want to, it won’t always be easy to grab your bag and leave when everyone struggles to do the work. Also, I count the hours I spend on education, extra training, and keeping up with my industry **as working hours**. And to be honest, even though companies nowadays offer a tremendous amount of training within working hours, for you to take it to that next level, you will need to study far beyond that. If that’s not for you, you can skip the rest of the article and I wish you well! If this is you, keep reading! This article is for more career-focused people that want to get ahead.\n\n# Friends & Business Don’t Work Well Together\n\n![10 hard truths about work](https://assets.workingal.com/10_hard_truths_about_work_8_396c4514c6.jpg)\n\nThis is not only a good one, but also the most important. Don’t work with friends; repeat after me: **don’t work with friends**. No matter how many years you know each other, how much fun you have together, or whether you know them so well, there is a sour spot there. The interaction with a person in your personal life and dealing with them professionally is entirely different. _Some people are one person at home and a whole different person at work._ This means that working with a friend doesn’t mean it will be the same as going out for drinks and talking about your job. And no matter how good of friends you are, your career aspirations may not match up and may end up being catastrophic for your relationship. So, keep your **business and friendships separate**, and don’t give in to the social media hype of how life would be working with your friends. Difficult and, sometimes, unpleasant.\n\n# Not All Companies Have a Company Culture\n\n![10 hard truths about work](https://assets.workingal.com/10_hard_truths_about_work_7_d55d2ccce9.jpg)\n\nCompany culture is paramount for employees' well-being and the business's success. However, not all companies have a culture that makes them worth working for. During my professional career, I have changed multiple working environments, and I have seen many different setups, some of them good but some of them bad, and I mean _really_ bad, and it took me some time to recover from when I left (yes, I usually just quit to save my mental health). It’s normal for a company to focus completely on **bringing money to the table**, and it’s reasonable to make it happen and to want to make it happen fast. However, among all the responsibilities an employer has is to ensure that their employees can work in decent conditions, where respect and trust are cultivated and toxicity gets thrown out the window. Unfortunately, even nowadays, it’s not always possible to run into ideal working environments where you can’t wait to wake up and go to work. So, build up your resilience. Trust me, you will get there.\n\n# Your Employer Cares About You -Not More Than Their Company\n\n![10 hard truths about work](https://assets.workingal.com/10_hard_truths_about_work_6_f07b327126.jpg)\n\nContinuing the conversation about work culture, let’s clarify something. Let’s say that you got a fantastic job. Your employer not only is generous financially but also respects you as a professional and a human being, and your work life is more than ideal. Excellent! Even if that is the case, keep in mind that an employer, no matter the size of a company, whether it’s a big corporation or a small business, put their money and energy into building **not** because they want to give people a chance to work in great company, but simply because they found an opportunity, they took it, and they basically want to make money out of it. Why would they take the risk otherwise? So, next time you are asked to cancel your doctor’s appointment or sacrifice your kid’s birthday due to an urgent (as always) matter, remember that in case things don’t go as planned, you could end up jobless. Remember not to sacrifice your personal life and health for a job. If they are a good employer, they will respect that, but they will also make sure that THEY are covered in any case.\n\n# Networking Is Vital For Your Survival\n\n![10 hard truths about work](https://assets.workingal.com/10_hard_truths_about_work_5_3ca40bc2c8.jpg)\n\nI can’t even begin to count how many times my networking skills have helped me not only land a job but also facilitate my job in any way. For instance, when you need to do your job or contact someone you can’t by default, your **network** may be able to help you. Take every chance to meet new people and be open to discussion, even if they are unrelated to your industry. Sometimes, being friendly and having connections with the right people, even if **unrelated to your job**, is valuable and completely helpful. You never know what life brings and how your connections (the real ones, not the social media ones) can help you move forward. Be **social** and try to meet new people all the time.\n\n# Your Degree Doesn’t Matter As Much As You Think\n\n![10 hard truths about work](https://assets.workingal.com/10_hard_truths_about_work_4_4ef36b2bc2.jpg)\n\nAs a person who always values education and a holder of 2 bachelor's degrees and a master's degree, I can assure you that if you don’t put effort and develop your soft skills, then your degrees won’t matter; they are just a nice **decoration** for your home office. I am not against getting degrees and qualifications, but if you don’t get actual working experience, working with teams, and learning _“how to work,”_ then nobody will care about your degrees. Please, don’t take that as “cool, I don’t need a degree; I will jump into work directly,” I will stop you here by saying that, depending on your career path, a degree is always a plus and may be quite necessary. You learn the principles and the basics to apply them in your work, and you learn how to be disciplined and understand whether the industry you chose is what you actually want to work on. However, I have worked with people with PhDs who don’t have a clue about what they are talking about when it comes to the real work at the workplace, and I have also worked with people who were not **Ivy League graduates**, but they were so inspiring and unique in what they brought to the table that nobody could argue their professionalism and value. So, apart from the degree, make sure you develop other skills.\n\n# The Sooner The Boundaries, The Later The Burnout\n\n![10 hard truths about work](https://assets.workingal.com/10_hard_truths_about_work_3_3df1cdd69b.jpg)\n\nWhen I started working, I was so career-oriented that I didn’t care about anything but my job, climbing the **career ladder**, and how to make more money. This put me in a position where I was practically working many weekends, being the party pooper because I had to go to work the next day, or canceling plans and vacations with friends because I had to -guess what?- work. Even though there were reasons that I couldn’t afford to lose my job, I realized that I couldn’t set boundaries and used to be the go-to person to make everyone’s life easier, sacrificing my time and well-being. I don’t think I will ever stop working in a fast-paced mode because, being honest, I love it, but there are times when I need to close the laptop and just enjoy my life outside of work. I came close to burnout, and for the first time in my life, I felt so unmotivated to go to work when I realized that I needed to set boundaries because nobody would do that for me. So, next time your boss, colleague, or whoever wants something from you or calls you **during your PTO** (they are not illegal, btw, use them!) to ask you for a favor, you can easily say “no”. And if you don’t know how to do it, read this, where you can find great alternatives to the word no. A wise person once told me, _“you don’t build a career by saying yes all the time,”_ and now I know how right they are. You should expect some **backlash** from the people who are used to you not having boundaries, but it will pass; your employer will get used to it soon.\n\n# If You Don’t Ask For What You Want, You Probably Won’t Get It\n\n![10 hard truths about work](https://assets.workingal.com/10_hard_truths_about_work_2_d2d291d496.jpg)\n\nYou work hard and enjoy every piece of your work life, but you feel it’s time for a promotion. Or you don’t think you get the **credit for your accomplishments** at work. Or you need a day off. Then, why don’t you ask for it? According to many studies and research, women usually hesitate to ask for what they want because we were mostly raised to be polite, easygoing, and docile. We were made to believe that we would never get what we wanted. Well, that is dead wrong, and I am saying that from the position of an easygoing person who wouldn’t ask for more money and acknowledgment and would always stay **backstage**, letting others get the credits (and the money) for my work. I am not saying you should get in there and start throwing a tantrum; that’s unprofessional. Just ask. I had an experience with a person who wanted more money, never asked for it -they would have gotten them, by the way- and decided to write an incredibly aggressive and insulting email, which -of course- didn’t end up the way they wanted. I understood the source of the venting, but it’s always better to ask for what you want. At the end of the day, you will **feel better about yourself**, avoid misunderstandings, and won’t randomly vent to people who don’t know your issue. And the worst thing that could happen would be to be denied what you asked for. Then, at least, you know where you stand.\n\n# You Won’t Love Every Single Part of Your Job\n\n![10 hard truths about work](https://assets.workingal.com/10_hard_truths_about_work_1_0c15552bbc.jpg)\n\nWhoever says that they love their job, every day, all day -trust me- they are lying. Every job has pros and cons, and not every task will be pleasant, especially in the beginning. For instance, I always despised spreadsheets. But life happens, and I end up running my own business, hiring people, and doing finances, which automatically means that spreadsheets are now a massive part of my work life. **Do I like it? No. Do I do it?** Yes. I don’t have a choice. Instead of focusing my energy on whining about having to do something I don’t like, I focus my attention on the fact that we have money coming in, and we can all live doing what we want, at least for most of the day. As you understand, you probably won’t find a job that is **utterly pleasing** to you, but, in general, many of the things you don’t like doing are the things that will help you excel and make progress.\n\n","10-hard-truths-about-your-career-nobody-will-ever-tell-you","hard truths about work, work myths, truths about work, ","Read this article to learn what are the 10 hard truths about your work and career that nobody will ever reveal to you. 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Considering that we are talking about two countries that have taken early initiatives against the battle of gender-based discrimination and have implemented numerous policies against gender-based mobbing, bullying, and harassment, _things are not looking good, right?_\n\nAdding to the equation that [women in leadership positions](https://www.workingal.com/articles/why-women-are-underrepresented-in-leadership-positions) are very few compared to their male peers, then it’s completely obvious that sexism and gender inequalities are still the norm.\n\nThat said, it’s pretty obvious that women, on top of obstacles in their career development, also have to face [**widespread sexism**](https://www.workingal.com/articles/10-sexist-quotes-every-woman-has-heard-1) that actually confirms the _“this is a man’s world”_ verse. And even though we need more women in the workforce, it’s essential that we learn how to address and handle sexist people in the business world until the world becomes a better place for all and all genders can collaborate in peace.\n\n# Common signs of sexism in the workplace\n\nIf you are not sure if you can identify whether you are facing sexist behavior at work, check out the following signs:\n\n## You are not paid the same as your peer male\n\n![how to deal with sexism at work.jpg](https://assets.workingal.com/1_7cb84dc218.jpg)\n\nSo, you landed your dream job, all look awesome and you eventually realize that your male peer gets more money for doing the same thing as you. Been there, done that. This is a clear sign that you are working in sexist conditions, and your company hasn’t yet realized that [payroll should be equal](https://www.workingal.com/articles/mind-the-gap-the-fight-for-gender-equal-compensation) in the same job positions. If you address the problem, as I did when I realized that, and their reply is, _“Yes, but you don’t have all the skills as your male colleague,”_ then -guess what- sexism alert! Compensation for a job position is calculated per the position, not according to gender and skills, considering that why, in the first place, do you give the job to someone who doesn’t have the qualifications and not to someone who actually has the skills? This is **problematic** from the beginning and says much about the company and the employer.\n\n## You are not assigned important projects\n\nIf you feel like you **are not included** in specific, high-profile, and noteworthy projects while your male colleagues are undertaking one exciting project after the other, then you are probably a victim of sexist behavior. If a company employs people who are not trusted to carry out the job, then the company’s administration doesn’t have any **business sense**, which is terrible for the future of the company and its employees, but it also shows subtle sexism that is not direct, yet it’s evident if you pay attention. Women often feel left out of critical decisions and discussions, which can also be a severe obstacle to their careers and self-esteem. I can’t count how many times I have had **a seat at the table** but didn’t say anything or was completely ignored when I expressed my opinion. And the most infuriating thing during that time was that my ideas were good, so good that my male peers took ownership of them without my permission.\n\n## You are overlooked during promotions\n\nIf you are career-driven, advancing your career is undoubtedly very important. Promotions are part of this **career advancement** and are considered a reward for the time and effort you put into your work. However, if you are very into your work, working overtime, sacrificing your personal time and the time you spend with your family and your loved ones for your work, waiting for the promotion that -shockingly- never comes while your male peers are inviting the whole office to celebrate their promotion, then this should ring a bell, the sexism bell. I mean, it’s great to celebrate our colleagues' achievements, but if you notice that in the company you are working, the percentage of male people that are promoted is higher than their female counterparts, then your employers should reconsider their gender **discrimination policies** and practices.\n\n## You are the receptor of sexist/harassing jokes and comments\n\nIf your boss or a colleague makes **inappropriate** comments about you, your appearance, or your gender-based skills, then you are definitely experiencing sexism. Also, physical contact without your permission is considered sexism. No, nobody can come that close to you if you don’t want it, and there are specific social distance guidelines that should be followed unless someone gives you permission to come closer. Unfortunately, this subject came into the spotlight [during COVID-19](https://www.workingal.com/articles/10-things-we-learnt-from-the-covid-19-pandemic), when social distancing was vital to stop the _spread of the virus_; it was then that we realized that we were not aware that our personal space was essential and that not many people were aware. I was lucky enough to be able to learn more and be more mindful of the importance of social distancing when I was a student in social studies, and this has always been helpful for me -to keep my distance from people I didn’t want close physical contact with- but also helped me be in good terms with others since I knew how not to **violate their personal space**. Also, there is no “calculator” for how severe this behavior is; something is not right when you feel uncomfortable with a joke, comment, or someone’s physical distance.\n\n# How to deal with a sexist person at work\n\n![how to deal with sexism at work.jpg](https://assets.workingal.com/3_42063758b6.jpg)\n\nNext time you have to deal with a sexist person, and you identify any of the above behaviors, patterns, or modus operandi, try the following tips that actually work and will probably give you a sense of power and self-confidence.\n\n## Pretend You Don’t Get it–and Make Them Explain\n\nWhen you or a colleague are receptors of sexist behavior, the best way is to act as if you do not understand the **meaning** of the comment, joke, etc. For instance, if someone comments about women and driving, instead of getting offensive, which can escalate more -and not in your favor- then simply ask them to explain, “I don’t understand what you just pointed out about women and driving. Can you explain that, please?” So, this way, you put them in a weird position when they have to explain their inappropriate “joke” (or whatever), and then either they explain, which is embarrassing, or they just say, _“it was just a joke,”_ so you can reply without changing your serious attitude, _“Oh, I have never heard of such jokes before.”_ They will get it, believe me, and probably won’t be doing it again.\n\n## Be Straightforward\n\nSometimes, we avoid being straightforward and addressing the issue and the sexist behavior out of fear that people will say that we are overreacting and that “we are too sensitive.” Well, being **offended** by inappropriate behavior is not “being sensitive”; it is about not accepting such behaviors from adults who are supposed to know _basic human manners_. It is offensive if it makes you or another woman feel uncomfortable, and it is offensive to have put a lot of effort into your job and not get that promotion because someone decided not to give you a chance based on your gender. The best way to address all those behaviors is just to be **direct and precise** and support your point of view with concrete examples and arguments. You don’t care what they think of you; you care about making a point that everybody needs equal treatment and there are no genders when it comes to the workplace.\n\n![how to deal with sexism at work 2.jpg](https://assets.workingal.com/2_5bc7b2b65b.jpg)\n\n## Report it\n\nSexist behaviors won’t stop, and gender inequalities will continue to exist if we don’t pay attention and just “take it” out of fear of losing our jobs, our manager’s favor, or not being invited to after-work drinks. In reality, how much do you want to hang out with people who find it funny to make jokes and stereotype based on someone’s gender, or how far do you think you will go by **accepting discriminating behaviors** and people getting things they don’t deserve just because they were born males? So, if you are surrounded by sexist people, superiors, or inferiors, don’t hesitate to report it to the people responsible and “make noise” when things are not right. In the short term, you may feel weird, but in the end you won’t regret it. 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at Work: How To Manage It & Increase Your Productivity","****\n\n### If you feel queazy and nauseous every time something is not meticulously put together or set, or things are not going according to your schedule, then you are probably a perfectionist, just like me\n\nWhile being perfect and achieving **perfection** is not supposed to be negative, being a perfectionist is considered something we need to remove and battle to suppress because it impacts our productivity and even our relationships with others.\n\nWell, being a perfectionist has some **good aspects** but also some adverse effects when it is taken to extremes. First things first, we need to define what perfectionism is in order to understand its negative aspects.\n\nPerfectionism can be defined as an **unhealthy obsession** with flawlessness and the pursuit of unattainable standards. It's characterized by a relentless drive to be perfect, often leading to excessive self-criticism, anxiety, and difficulty completing tasks. While striving for excellence is a positive quality, perfectionism takes it to an unhealthy extreme, hindering **personal** **growth and well-being**.\n\nPerfectionism per se is not detrimental; it can be beneficial in specific situations. For instance, striving for perfection can help us:\n\n# Build A Strong Work Ethic\n\nTrying to be perfect while carrying out our work tasks builds a strong **work ethic**. Even though we talk about productivity, toxic workplaces, or bad colleagues, we rarely pay attention to an extremely important trait that can take our careers to the next level: work ethic. So, being a perfectionist supports our work ethic development and can help us pursue more **career opportunities**.\n\n# Pay Attention to Detail\n\nWhat I have noticed about myself all these years of striving for perfection is that my meticulous nature guarantees that my tasks are completed with **precision** and accuracy without many mistakes since I pay extreme attention to almost every little detail. This has always resulted in delivering nearly **flawless** results in whatever I have undertaken.\n\n# Have Drive and Motivation\n\n![how to overcome perfectionism.jpg](https://assets.workingal.com/how_to_overcome_perfectionism_9bac859efb.jpg)\n\nWhen you are a perfectionist, you are often driven to **succeed** and motivated to put in the extra effort to achieve your goals. This means that you always have reasons to move forward and be motivated to deliver the best results, whether in small tasks like writing a group email or more **extensive projects**.\n\n\\*\\*\\*\\*\n\nAnd after we blew our own trumpet on how we perfectionists manage to navigate life, let’s now see how perfectionism can have the exact opposite effects on our productivity and well-being.\n\nTo begin with, it’s not always easy to **acknowledge** that you are a perfectionist, mainly because perfectionism is often connected to constructive criticism and not as a skill. So, it takes a lot of personal work to realize that you need to slow down and stop expecting everything to be immaculate. If you are too perfect to expect something less, we can read below to understand how perfectionism can hinder your [productivity](https://www.workingal.com/articles/5-things-you-need-to-say-no-to-to-be-more-productive) and your progress at work.\n\n## It Pushes Us Toward Procrastination\n\nBeing a perfectionist means you want everything you deliver, from the less important to the most crucial things, to be flawless [without any mistakes](https://www.workingal.com/articles/5-steps-to-manage-your-mistakes-at-work). The fear of making mistakes can lead you to procrastinate and cause severe delays in delivering projects and tasks. I can’t even think about how often I delayed replying to a client because I needed a supervisor to check my work or hesitated to start tasks or projects out of fear of making a mistake. This behavior is not only exhausting for you, but it can also have consequences for your work and your performance.\n\n## It Causes Stress and Burnout\n\nThe constant pressure to be perfect can lead to excessive stress and burnout and harm your health and well-being. Countless times in my life have I felt **overwhelmed** and psychologically tired because I was trying so hard to be perfect and do everything demure that put massive pressure on me, causing symptoms of burnout and a complete denial to do my job since I spent so many hours to **make everything right** -as the perfectionist in me always thought that it’s never enough.\n\n## It Makes Us Set Unrealistic Expectations\n\nOne of the biggest problems my perfectionist nature gave me was setting unrealistic goals for myself and others. This means that when my **“great expectations”** weren’t fulfilled, I was disappointed and frustrated. This led me to ruin my relationships with my colleagues and people around me because they didn’t meet my expectations, or to phrase it better, my unrealistic expectations. Also, having this kind of attitude toward myself and others didn’t allow me to explore my full potential when I undertook more realistic expectations.\n\n## It Makes It Difficult To Delegate\n\nSetting unrealistic expectations caused another important drawback that affected my professional development: I found it extremely **difficult and suffocating** to even consider delegating tasks to others. The fear of others not doing the tasks that I would delegate to them \"right\" made me feel sick, and I ended up spending hours at the office, which can make it difficult for perfectionists to delegate tasks.\n\n# Can We Overcome Perfectionism?\n\nYes, we can -that’s the short answer. It’s not a piece of cake, meaning you wake up one day and are not a perfectionist, but it’s highly achievable. The first step to overcoming it is acknowledging that you are a perfectionist. If you achieve this awareness and recognize the signs of perfectionism, you are almost half there. However, the following steps have helped me overcome many of my perfectionistic tendencies, and I can now say that my professional and personal life has improved significantly.\n\n## Try to identify the causes of perfectionism\n\nThe root cause of perfectionism can vary. You may have been raised in a home with **high expectations** from your family and your teacher, or you came across early societal demands requiring you to be exceptional in whatever you do. Also, perfectionism can be caused by [imposter syndrome](https://www.workingal.com/articles/impostor-syndrome-test) or a combination of external pressures and **internal beliefs** and experiences. Identifying and understanding what triggers you will help you manage it.\n\n## Limit the time you spend on tasks\n\n![how to overcome perfectionism.jpg](https://assets.workingal.com/how_to_overcome_perfectionism_df7b533ce8.jpg)\n\nAs I mentioned above, perfectionism is an important ally of [procrastination](https://www.workingal.com/articles/how-to-not-procrastinate-like-a-pro), considering you spend a lot of time completing your tasks. For this reason, try to limit the time you spend on each task by setting an alarm and calculating the time you spend on it. Giving yourself a set amount of time to complete a task can help prevent **overworking**. When the time is up, move on to something else. Being aware of your time can help you learn to be more efficient and accept that sometimes good enough is good enough.\n\n## Manage your expectations\n\nInstead of having **“great expectations”** from you and others, try managing them. That might be something like giving a colleague a more extensive deadline to finish a task or permitting yourself not to review your email for the 100th time before you hit “send.” Managing your expectations is one of the most challenging parts of overcoming perfectionism, but it has multiple benefits for your development.\n\n## Let your mistakes teach you\n\nI know it may sound hard to think (and read), but **no one’s perfect**, and mistakes are part of learning and growing. When you make a mistake, try to see it as an opportunity to learn something new instead of getting into frustration mode. Reframing our mistakes can help us **move forward** and learn more about ourselves and what we are capable of doing.","perfectionism-at-work-how-to-manage-it-and-increase-your-productivity","perfectionism, what is perfectionism, perfectionism and procrastination, perfectionist meaning, how to overcome perfectionism, perfectionism meaning, ","If you strive to be productive at work and don't have results, then you are probably a perfectionist. 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Tonia is also a teacher, but she has serious experience in all kinds of jobs. She can do whatever you ask her. She is also a big fan of remote work -and she is not afraid to admit it. This is why she loves writing about it.","https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonia-lioliou-078949202/","2026-09-06T10:31:19.662Z","2026-09-06T10:31:19.677Z",{"id":26,"documentId":335,"name":336,"alternativeText":337,"caption":337,"focalPoint":79,"width":142,"height":142,"formats":338,"hash":346,"ext":145,"mime":149,"size":347,"url":348,"previewUrl":79,"provider":124,"provider_metadata":79,"createdAt":349,"updatedAt":349,"publishedAt":349},"gfgmy2adzscaae1xtj3lgthk","the working gal author-0342f993d3a4dd174b82424b63d1aea3b73f052b98e1df69dbfeb1f8a5fac8dd.png","the working gal author",{"thumbnail":339},{"ext":145,"url":340,"etag":341,"hash":342,"mime":149,"name":343,"path":79,"size":344,"width":152,"height":152,"sizeInBytes":345},"https://assets.workingal.com/thumbnail_the_working_gal_author_0342f993d3a4dd174b82424b63d1aea3b73f052b98e1df69dbfeb1f8a5fac8dd.png","b9461d2a3487761391a49d227832c79e","thumbnail_the_working_gal_author_0342f993d3a4dd174b82424b63d1aea3b73f052b98e1df69dbfeb1f8a5fac8dd","thumbnail_the working gal author-0342f993d3a4dd174b82424b63d1aea3b73f052b98e1df69dbfeb1f8a5fac8dd.png",39.76,39762,"the_working_gal_author_0342f993d3a4dd174b82424b63d1aea3b73f052b98e1df69dbfeb1f8a5fac8dd",22.17,"https://assets.workingal.com/the_working_gal_author_0342f993d3a4dd174b82424b63d1aea3b73f052b98e1df69dbfeb1f8a5fac8dd.png","2026-09-06T10:31:19.590Z",{"id":351,"documentId":352,"title":353,"content":354,"slug":355,"coffees":26,"seo_title":353,"keywords":356,"seo_desc":357,"bylineDate":358,"bylineTimezone":70,"createdAt":359,"updatedAt":360,"publishedAt":361,"featuredImage":362,"category":401,"author":402,"img":398},310,"fdjjl7spcay8fswkzf818y3e","Significant Career Change: Here Is What You Need To Do","\nTaking some time to think about our career choices, past and present, and reflect on our future goals is one of the most important steps for professional development. By making a [career reset](https://www.workingal.com/articles/september-career-reset), we can determine our current professional status, whether we want to continue doing what we are currently doing, whether we need to acquire new skills, develop existing ones, or explore different career paths. The fact that we are usually expected to choose a career path very early in life, studying it and moving forward to getting a job and sticking with it is impressive, but, generally, people develop and change, as do their opinions and preferences. If you are in a place where you are exploring your options and desire a change, or you are passionate about something specific, then you are probably on the verge of pivoting between careers.\n****\nAnd if you think a **career shift is unattainable**, maybe it’s time you [gave it another thought](https://www.workingal.com/articles/how-to-change-careers)! Although making a career shift can be daunting, it's definitely achievable. Many successful individuals have successfully transitioned to new careers. For instance, Vera Wang was a figure skater and journalist before entering the fashion industry at age 40, and today, she's one of the world's premier women's designers.\n\n![blog-900x550-_13_.webp](https://assets.workingal.com/blog_900x550_13_055782936b.webp)\n\nRegardless of whether your desire for a career change stems from personal ambitions, job loss, or the need for a better [work-life balance](https://www.workingal.com/articles/how-to-maintain-your-work-life-balance), it's time to embrace it and take action. While switching careers might feel like starting from scratch, your existing skills and experiences can be valuable assets in your new endeavor.\n\n# 1\\. Learn about it\n\nIf you are seriously exploring a career change, then you need to learn all about it. Take a class, register for courses, and sign up for conferences or **online discussions** concerning the new career path. It doesn’t matter whether you already have the skills needed for your new career journey; you need to be more specific about the industry you want to work in. For instance, I used to be a tutor when I decided that marketing was my ideal career. However, although applicable, my degree wasn’t **marketing-oriented**, so I signed up for introductory social media marketing courses and more niche-specific courses to develop my skills more effectively. Also, marketing copywriting is entirely different from classic essay writing or blog writing, so I needed **specific guidance**, which I acquired via courses.\n\nSo, open your search engine, type your new career, and start researching what course can be helpful and will add to your resume. Also, make sure that the **industry** you target to make a career in does not require any certifications or licenses. In case you need any, then it’s essential to start from there.\n\n# 2\\. Network effectively\n\nThe most efficient and quick way in order to learn about your new **career exploration** is to connect with people who actually do the job. Connecting with professionals in the field is indispensable for understanding your dream career comprehensively. While you will get all the essential skills you need through courses and classes, people who are already in your desired industry are the ones who can give you valuable insights and real-world experiences and can **guide** you on what is necessary to know and what is not. Any informational discussion offers a unique opportunity to ask questions, understand daily tasks, and get a realistic sense of what the job entails.\n\n![blog-900x550-_14_.webp](https://assets.workingal.com/blog_900x550_14_945c113970.webp)\n\nYou can find potential contacts by leveraging your **existing** network, attending industry events, utilizing LinkedIn to search for professionals in your target field, or even sending a cold email to someone you admire who is successful in the role you wish to thrive. It may feel overwhelming or challenging to network at that pace, but it is also a **significant** step for your career. Prepare a list of questions to make the most of your conversation and learn about the challenges, opportunities, and day-to-day aspects of the job.\n\n# 3\\. Do a thorough research on others\n\nEven if you are networking at a steady pace, it’s not always possible to have easy access to people who are willing to help and share your insights on their **current role.** However, you shouldn’t give up because you can research yourself. Check out the most successful people in the industry, and try to learn how they started and the steps that brought them where they are today. An exciting and insightful source of information is their interviews and (auto)biographies, where you can discover a lot of valuable and helpful tips and hacks on how they managed to succeed in this particular field. Also, this way, you will be able to learn strategies and tools that could bring you closer to your goal.\n\nAnother positive thing about research is that you will understand and realize that not all people achieve their goals and succeed following the same pattern. Each **individual** is different, and every person has their own way of getting things done. However, several approaches are even better than one.\n\n# 4\\. Don’t hesitate to announce your career change\n\nEven though it might seem insignificant, openly discussing your career goals is essential when transitioning to a new field. Sometimes, we find it dreadful to announce plans and have an inner fear of being judged. However, the [Imposter Syndrome](https://www.workingal.com/articles/impostor-syndrome-test) that follows a major change in our lives, especially in our careers, shouldn’t keep us from shouting our achievements out loud.\n\n![blog 900x550 (15).jpg](https://assets.workingal.com/blog_900x550_15_769223406e.jpg)\n\nWhile it's challenging to acknowledge the desire for a career change, sharing your intentions with others can be even more daunting. Journaling can be a helpful tool to overcome self-doubt, if you like writing. Start by updating your professional profiles, such as your resume, your LinkedIn page, your personal website, or your email signature, so that they are aligned with your new career goals. Gradually build your confidence by discussing your plans with a stranger or close friend. Visualizing your new career path will become easier as you repeat this process.\n\n# 5\\. Create a transition plan\n\nA successful career change starts with a clear roadmap. Setting short-term goals, like taking a specific course or acquiring a **certification**, is your stepping stone. However, in order to have a smooth transition toward your dream career, make an actual transition plan bound by timelines and actionable steps that will help you take steady steps. Your long-term objective should be the **dream job** you're working towards. Don't forget to consider the financial impact of your transition. If you don’t have the amount of money in the bank that could finance your new journey, then you will probably make sure that this career change won’t cripple you financially. Include in your plan a [well-crafted budget](https://www.workingal.com/articles/be-financially-fit-your-101-guide-ebook) for education and future potential income gaps so that when you kick-start your career change, you are entirely focused on your goal and not on potential setbacks.","significant-career-change-here-is-what-you-need-to-do","career change options, career change advice, how change career,career change help, ","If you are on the verge of making the next step to a major career change, then this is the guide you need.","2024-09-07","2024-09-07T00:03:02.452Z","2024-09-07T00:17:10.835Z","2024-09-07T00:17:10.833Z",{"id":363,"documentId":364,"name":365,"alternativeText":233,"caption":366,"focalPoint":79,"width":80,"height":81,"formats":367,"hash":396,"ext":84,"mime":88,"size":397,"url":398,"previewUrl":79,"provider":124,"provider_metadata":79,"createdAt":399,"updatedAt":399,"publishedAt":400},170,"i9pgll1ttzq2lf5ctnpqvv8y","how to make a major career change-ab0e955b18fd753c5300429d70f753eccea20f2ade3d7c0a192e2d84a9322edd.webp","how to make a major career change",{"large":368,"small":375,"medium":382,"thumbnail":389},{"ext":84,"url":369,"etag":370,"hash":371,"mime":88,"name":372,"path":79,"size":373,"width":91,"height":92,"sizeInBytes":374},"https://assets.workingal.com/large_how_to_make_a_major_career_change_ab0e955b18fd753c5300429d70f753eccea20f2ade3d7c0a192e2d84a9322edd.webp","8dbeba18ae41729a28434b69e63ff3e2","large_how_to_make_a_major_career_change_ab0e955b18fd753c5300429d70f753eccea20f2ade3d7c0a192e2d84a9322edd","large_how to make a major career change-ab0e955b18fd753c5300429d70f753eccea20f2ade3d7c0a192e2d84a9322edd.webp",41.72,41722,{"ext":84,"url":376,"etag":377,"hash":378,"mime":88,"name":379,"path":79,"size":380,"width":100,"height":101,"sizeInBytes":381},"https://assets.workingal.com/small_how_to_make_a_major_career_change_ab0e955b18fd753c5300429d70f753eccea20f2ade3d7c0a192e2d84a9322edd.webp","1dbae931aa58fb24ffd3da670a0eb13e","small_how_to_make_a_major_career_change_ab0e955b18fd753c5300429d70f753eccea20f2ade3d7c0a192e2d84a9322edd","small_how to make a major career change-ab0e955b18fd753c5300429d70f753eccea20f2ade3d7c0a192e2d84a9322edd.webp",18.67,18674,{"ext":84,"url":383,"etag":384,"hash":385,"mime":88,"name":386,"path":79,"size":387,"width":109,"height":110,"sizeInBytes":388},"https://assets.workingal.com/medium_how_to_make_a_major_career_change_ab0e955b18fd753c5300429d70f753eccea20f2ade3d7c0a192e2d84a9322edd.webp","c3a19050e59e5873ccb374f613142edd","medium_how_to_make_a_major_career_change_ab0e955b18fd753c5300429d70f753eccea20f2ade3d7c0a192e2d84a9322edd","medium_how to make a major career change-ab0e955b18fd753c5300429d70f753eccea20f2ade3d7c0a192e2d84a9322edd.webp",30.24,30240,{"ext":84,"url":390,"etag":391,"hash":392,"mime":88,"name":393,"path":79,"size":394,"width":118,"height":119,"sizeInBytes":395},"https://assets.workingal.com/thumbnail_how_to_make_a_major_career_change_ab0e955b18fd753c5300429d70f753eccea20f2ade3d7c0a192e2d84a9322edd.webp","b52b499927d45bf7e2812a469b316736","thumbnail_how_to_make_a_major_career_change_ab0e955b18fd753c5300429d70f753eccea20f2ade3d7c0a192e2d84a9322edd","thumbnail_how to make a major career change-ab0e955b18fd753c5300429d70f753eccea20f2ade3d7c0a192e2d84a9322edd.webp",7.6,7600,"how_to_make_a_major_career_change_ab0e955b18fd753c5300429d70f753eccea20f2ade3d7c0a192e2d84a9322edd",77.42,"https://assets.workingal.com/how_to_make_a_major_career_change_ab0e955b18fd753c5300429d70f753eccea20f2ade3d7c0a192e2d84a9322edd.webp","2026-09-06T10:33:49.862Z","2026-09-06T10:33:49.863Z",{"id":26,"documentId":27,"name":28,"slug":29,"createdAt":48,"updatedAt":48,"publishedAt":49},{"id":36,"documentId":325,"name":326,"slug":327,"instagram":328,"facebook":329,"bio":330,"linkedIn":331,"createdAt":332,"updatedAt":332,"publishedAt":333,"avatar":403},{"id":26,"documentId":335,"name":336,"alternativeText":337,"caption":337,"focalPoint":79,"width":142,"height":142,"formats":404,"hash":346,"ext":145,"mime":149,"size":347,"url":348,"previewUrl":79,"provider":124,"provider_metadata":79,"createdAt":349,"updatedAt":349,"publishedAt":349},{"thumbnail":405},{"ext":145,"url":340,"etag":341,"hash":342,"mime":149,"name":343,"path":79,"size":344,"width":152,"height":152,"sizeInBytes":345},{"id":407,"documentId":408,"title":409,"content":410,"slug":411,"coffees":26,"seo_title":409,"keywords":412,"seo_desc":413,"bylineDate":414,"bylineTimezone":70,"createdAt":415,"updatedAt":416,"publishedAt":417,"featuredImage":418,"category":457,"author":458,"img":454},308,"lnh94f8311awa9uqzipnsc7c","What Is Rage Applying and Why To Avoid That","Not everything in life is all roses. The same applies in the workplace as well. There will always be **\"good\" and \"bad\" days at work**, moments when you have plenty of positivity and energy, and moments when you just want to leave and go home. However, when the _\"bad\"_ days suddenly become a daily routine, and you feel disappointed and frustrated regarding every aspect of your work environment, and when you wake up every morning with a denial to go to work, it’s pretty clear that something is wrong. And in this case, the options are two: either **start applying for a new job** or **quit instantly**.\n\nHowever, in this case, we will now discuss the first option: to start applying for a new job.\n\nAnd no, we will not start advising on how to apply for a new job here. Stay tuned, and you will get this info in another post. If you are around TikTok, you have probably already noticed a new workplace trend known as “rage applying,” which is particularly popular among younger generations, especially Gen Z. Many people consider it a form of _“quiet quitting._”\n\n\n![rage applying tiktok](https://assets.workingal.com/blog_900x550_16_61ec14f950.webp)\n\nTo give a more detailed “rage applying” meaning, we could say that it has emerged as the new job phenomenon of applying for dozens of different jobs at the same time, when you feel frustrated and depressed about your current job. Most often, \"rage applying\" occurs when a person has pent-up feelings of frustration and anger or feels unappreciated and unrecognized at work. A recent study in the US found that _90% of employees surveyed had rage applied in the last six months_.\n\n### Half the participants said they considered quitting their job **at least once a week**\n\nThe statistics on how many people use rage-applying as a solution to the challenges they face at work are concerning for many reasons, and we need to pay more attention to them. More and more people feel disappointed in their [work environment](https://www.workingal.com/articles/how-to-recover-from-a-toxic-workplace) and are in a constant state of job hunting. However, changing jobs driven mainly by rage and not thinking strategically may affect your future career.\n\nRage-applying has become a concerning trend for hiring managers. A recent survey revealed that two-thirds of US professionals admitted to impulsively applying to numerous jobs out of **frustration or anger**. This makes it challenging for employers to distinguish between genuine job seekers and those who are simply venting their emotions. [Shanda Mints, Vice President at Korn Ferry](https://www.kornferry.com/insights/this-week-in-leadership/the-rage-applying-problem#:~:text=Although%20rage%20applying%20by%20that,this%20era's%20rage%20applying%20different.), noted that there's currently no reliable method to identify and screen out rage applicants.\n\n# Why You Should Avoid Rage Applying\n\nWe only live once, so we shouldn't waste our life on anything that doesn't make us happy, especially when it's work-related, considering that our **workplace** is the environment where we spend at least 8 hours of our day. However, before sending out piles of resumes to countless positions, do some self-reflection and think about why you want to leave your job. Although \"rage applying\" can yield positive results, it's generally wise to process your frustration before taking action.\n\nWhile it seems like a release in that particular moment, rage applying may not be the most effective job search strategy. It can lead to hasty decisions and may not result in a job that genuinely aligns with your goals and values.\n\nSo, why avoid rage applying?\n\n## Impulsive Decision-making\n\nWhen driven by strong emotions like anger or frustration, it's easy to make hasty decisions without fully considering the job requirements, company culture, or long-term career goals. This means that if you apply to different jobs without having a specific strategy in mind, then you will probably end up in a less satisfying job. If you land a job solely out of frustration, you may later regret the decision if the new position doesn't align with your career aspirations or personal values.\n\n## Negative Impression\n\n![rage applying tiktok](https://assets.workingal.com/blog_900x550_15_979bd77ecd.webp)\n\nEmployers can sense when a job application is rushed or lacks genuine interest. A careless or impulsive application can create a negative impression and can ruin your professional reputation within your industry. Are you sure you want to take this risk?\n\n## Limited Effectiveness\n\nWhile rage applying may provide a temporary sense of relief, it's unlikely to be a successful long-term strategy for finding a satisfying job. A more thoughtful and targeted approach is generally more effective and can help you land a job aligned with your interests and aspirations.\n\nInstead of following TikTok trends when it comes to major life decisions, and if you're feeling frustrated with your current job, it might be helpful to consider other options, such as:\n\n**Communicating with your manager:** Instead of rushing to hasty decisions, book a meeting with your manager and discuss your concerns with them. A good discussion and effective collaboration can lead to solutions that you wouldn’t even think of.\n\n**Seeking professional help:** A therapist or counselor can provide support and guidance. If you find yourself in such situations, a career coach could work with you to solve possible obstacles and help you overcome feelings of inadequacy or Imposter Syndrome.\n\n**Developing a thoughtful job search strategy:** Take time to identify your career goals and research potential opportunities instead of making rushed decisions. Evaluate whether you are just having a bad period at work and overreacting or if it is actually time to change jobs.\n\nNo matter what you choose to do, always keep in mind that when it comes to important life decisions, it’s better not to rush and, most importantly, not follow random TikTok trends to move forward.","what-is-rage-applying-and-why-to-avoid-that","rage applying is the new quiet quitting, rage applying to jobs, rage applying meaning, what is rage applying, rage applying tiktok, tiktok trend rage applying, ","If you are rage-applying after a bad day at work, maybe you should reconsider. 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Even though I have been employed in many companies where I was required to attend the office (as in the 99% of the cases in the pre-COVID era) every day for the classic **9-5 working hours**, I had in the back of my mind that working in an office is completely inflexible and won’t let me grow.\n\nAfter a very harmful experience in a company with an extremely [toxic workplace environment](https://www.workingal.com/articles/how-to-recover-from-a-toxic-workplace) where both my skills and mental health took a huge punch, I decided it was time to let go of the office presence and start exploring a **freelancing career**.\n\nMy quick maths and calculations showed that I would be making more money as a freelancer while having more time flexibility and no location constraints.\n\n### Workation, here we go!\n\nLittle did I know! And I had to learn the hard way. As exotic and magical as it sounds, the life of a freelancer is certainly not a piece of cake and is not for everyone.\n\nNo, this post doesn’t aim to spread negativity over the freelancing life but to tell you the truth that nobody will ever tell you. Considering that over the last few years, where social media platforms have been full of “freelancers” who promise you a luxurious lifestyle around the world as [digital nomads](https://www.workingal.com/articles/the-rise-of-digital-nomads-exploring-the-trend), more and more people find it tempting to do that.\n\nFreelancing has been popular for years but came into the spotlight when COVID hit, and businesses worldwide needed to keep operating.\n\nHowever, freelancing has become synonymous with digital nomads and content creators. It has acquired a negative aspect over the last few years, mainly because many people are trying to be freelancers without being aware of what freelancing is and how to make it as a freelancer.\n\nAlso, as an entrepreneur now, I see from my company’s perspective that **freelancing has changed**, and people cannot manage it. They make mistakes that cost them either money or personal time; hence, they just go back to their 9-5 work, where things are less flexible but more stable.\n\nWe have already discussed [freelancers' struggles](https://www.workingal.com/articles/freelancers-the-ultimate-guide-to-survive-during-summer) in another post, which is insightful if you are considering starting a freelance business, and have provided some coping mechanisms during summer. Humor aside, to succeed and thrive as a freelancer, it’s essential to be ahead of problems and try to solve them as quickly as possible. So, benefit from the mistakes I made **during my freelancing years**, and if you want a freelance career, try to avoid them and see yourself growing and blossoming professionally!\n\n# 1\\. I Worked For Free\n\n![blog-900x550-_16_.webp](https://assets.workingal.com/blog_900x550_16_a87f1ba9eb.webp)\n\nWhen I quit the toxic job mentioned above, my mental state was so damaged that I thought I wasn’t good enough in pretty much anything, and I needed to learn better and acquire more knowledge and more experience -hello, [Imposter Syndrome](https://www.workingal.com/articles/are-you-suffering-from-impostor-syndrome)\\- to manage one day to get paid for my work. By the way, I was already being paid for years for doing the same job, but the only difference was that I was doing that from a specific office of a particular company. So, in order to acquire this _“knowledge”_ I allegedly was missing, I did work for free without getting paid. Horrible, just horrible. I managed to undermine myself, my skills, and my experience in order to _“learn.”_\n\nHowever, that wasn’t the only reason; it also had another result: I thought that working **for free** would bring more clients because the ones that I did the free job would say a good word for me. And, of course, they did! The good word was that I would work for free, and the **rumor spread**. This situation continued for some time until the first bill from the [tax office arrived](https://www.workingal.com/articles/how-to-manage-your-finances-as-a-freelancer), and I seriously struggled to pay it back.\n\n## **_What to do:_**\n\nNever, ever work for free. Individuals or companies that need free work are not serious or professional. It’s okay to give a **discount** to get the job, especially when making your first steps in business, but never do anything for free. Electricity and rent are not free; this is your job, not your hobby.\n\nIf you feel like the **quality** of your work doesn’t deserve to be paid, why did you start your business to begin with? Don’t let your [Imposter Syndrome](https://www.workingal.com/articles/impostor-syndrome-test) win, and start charging as per your professional value.\n\n# 2\\. I Didn’t Claim Clients’ Debts\n\nWhen you work as a freelancer, you mainly work with other companies and infrequently with individuals. The only problem is that each company has its specific payment terms, especially when it comes to freelancers, and sometimes they can “neglect” the payment or deprioritize their freelancers. This, however, can create **financial chaos** for freelancers since they do not have any **stability**, which can seriously harm their money stream and make it almost impossible to [budget or save money](https://www.workingal.com/articles/how-to-manage-your-finances-as-a-freelancer).\n\n![blog 900x550 (15).webp](https://assets.workingal.com/blog_900x550_15_df492b396f.webp)\n\nI got into this situation many times, meaning not collecting my money regularly and neglecting to claim it from the companies I collaborated with. As a result, my finances were a big mess. I couldn’t budget or control where my money went, and some companies owed me vast amounts, which I had to use an attorney to get back.\n\n## **_What to do:_**\n\nSince you are offering a service, it’s essential to keep in mind that you are doing it to live your life. So, you don’t practically care about the **financial situation** of each of your clients (individuals or companies); after all, if they can’t afford the job, they shouldn’t have assigned it in the first place. Set your payment **terms and conditions** before you undertake the job. It may seem overwhelming initially, and when you want to establish yourself as a **professional**, setting clear **expectations** and terms will only make you appear more skilled and experienced from the beginning. You may end up losing a couple of jobs in the process, but eventually, if they don’t **respect** you, why would you want them as clients?\n\n# 3\\. I Undercharged For Easy Work\n\nFor some reason, when I started working as a freelancer, I kept charging each client by considering how easy or difficult each job was. As a result, and given that I was pretty **experienced**, the majority of jobs I undertook seemed -and were- easy for me. However, the fact that something is easy for you doesn’t mean it’s easy or should be considered of less value. Most of the tasks will seem easy for **professionals** who know their job. The clients do not pay for the time you spend on a task; they pay for the quality of your work, whether it took 2 minutes, 2 hours, or two months to complete.\n\n## **_What to do:_**\n\nNever charge according to how easy or difficult a task is for you. Keep up with the industry’s rates, and don’t try to undermine your expertise in order to charge less. The clients don’t know whether something is easy or difficult. And from my **POV**, most clients don’t even want to know; they just want to be done. Charge accordingly and never lower your prices more than the industry’s standards. It creates a substantial generalized problem and undermines the future of professions.\n\n# 4\\. I Didn’t Market Myself\n\n![freelancer mistakes.webp](https://assets.workingal.com/blog_900x550_14_2cad2b8d12.webp)\n\nSo, after some time as a freelancer, I managed to build a network, have some ongoing jobs, and actually make ends meet. **So far, so good!** The problem is that nothing guarantees that your clients will be there tomorrow, and you must be prepared. The moment I started balancing my income and had an ongoing money stream coming in, I got too comfortable and didn’t make any effort to market myself and let the people know what I was doing. So, in case something happened -COVID, for instance- and your primary income get crippled, then you need to have **alternatives**, which I didn’t because I didn’t care about the future back then.\n\n## **_What to do:_**\n\nNo matter how much work you have, always spend time out of your computer, desk, home, and market yourself. Use **social media** to your advantage, show to people what you d, and be alert for new job opportunities. It’s always ok to have some steady collaborators. Still, it’s more than ok always to be open to new **partnerships** and opportunities because the future is never guaranteed, and we can’t control everything. What we can control, though, is how we **present ourselves** and how we market our business and profession.\n\n# 5\\. I Didn’t Control My Personal Time\n\n![blog 900x550 (13).webp](https://assets.workingal.com/blog_900x550_13_a3b11ae3f1.webp)\n\nThe biggest **struggle of a freelancer** is balancing work and personal time. Office hours may seem inflexible and restricting, but they at least guarantee some free time during the day. When you are a freelancer, you practically do not have working hours, and people know that. So, you may end up working for 18 hours because you said “yes” to a bazillion projects, and now you cannot fit them into an 8-hour working day. It’s normal to want to take more and more work, considering that the more you work, the more you get paid as a freelancer, however, be careful because burnout is just around the corner. It’s great to be able to make money, but making money by sacrificing your personal time, rest, and time spent with your loved ones is not as exciting as it sounds.\n\n## **_What to do:_**\n\nStart calculating how much time you need for specific tasks and projects. This way, you will be able to know a ballpark of how many projects you can **undertake** to have some time off -whether within the week or during the weekend. The good news is that freelancing allows you to decide when to work and arrange the rest of your day accordingly. For instance, if you are a **night owl**, you can work during the evening, go grocery shopping in the morning, and work out at noon, as long as you have managed your tasks. Also, dedicate some time away from your phone in order to **decompress**.\n\n### Being a freelancer is exciting but it can also be extremely stressful and financially unstable\n\nAlso, being a freelancer doesn’t mean that you can work from anywhere without any limitations. If, for instance, you work from **the US** and the majority of your clients are in **Europe**, it’s not as easy and carefree as it sounds. It needs programming, excellent project management skills, and awareness.\n\nHowever, if you are not the 9-5 type, then freelancing is probably the solution to a happy career! 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It’s something like the “back-to-school feeling” we used to have as kids.\n\nA reset can take **an hour to several days** and a month, but it’s important to do it constantly because by resetting, we can locate and unblock any obstacles, whether actual or potential. Resetting our lives, our careers, and our attitudes is the best way to move forward.\n\nAs genuine **working gals**, our careers play an important role in our lives. Whether we have a job we love or we are building our careers, it’s important to take some time to reevaluate our current situation, find ways to improve, and move forward with our **career** goals.\n\nA mental reset is the perfect way to set new goals for the new season and accomplish them. Also, resetting our minds can reduce stress levels and help us [manage stress more effectively](https://www.workingal.com/articles/stress-management-these-5-techniques). 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