SC Calhoun Training & Coaching

Motivation Monday: Can I be honest? Years ago I found myself at a crossroad. I enjoyed my job and was good at it, but I was also frustrated. I was frustrated because I wanted more. I wanted the promotions. I wanted the progression. I wanted the pay that should have matched what I was doing. I knew that as a software engineer, when I was taking random calls between 11 pm & 3 am to fix system issues (in addition to my normal working hours), that I deserved more. I knew that when my colleagues were being recognized and promoted over me, that I deserved more. I also knew when I was doing the same hard work alongside colleagues who were paid more, I deserved more… but I didn’t know how to get it. I… WAS… STUCK. What I’ve learned is the “MORE” I was seeking was up to me. I couldn’t rely on someone else to get me there. As I review this list, I must admit I was held back by 6 out of 8 of these reasons, but once I understood my role in my career progression, I began getting unstuck. I share this because I want to help you, the person who’s reading this & who’s had similar feelings.

I will be sharing more of my journey in a new series soon, but until then, if you’ve found your career is stuck, I would also like to invite you to a virtual talk I’m delivering this Friday for Girl Develop It (https://girldevelopit.com/.../girl-develop-it-career.../
). I believe, it might be the thing needed to kickstart YOU into getting UNSTUCK.

Nicole Calhoun, The Career Conscious Coach
www.sccalhoun.com