From B-List to A-Game: My Wild Ride to Self-Realization and Resilience

From B-List to A-Game: My Wild Ride to Self-Realization and Resilience. Work Work Work!!! It’s crazy how much can change in just a year. I took a gamble, and even though it was calculated, it was far from easy. I wasn't quite where I wanted to be, but I was definitely on the path. I had a senior colleague who made things a bit easier, but when she left for the UK, I was on my own to face my challenges. Working in a multinational firm is a different ballgame compared to a more local setup. The expectations, especially on merit, are on another level, and there’s always the oversight from the parent company, often based overseas. The pressure to speed up my growth was intense, but I had no choice but to handle it alone. It was tough, no doubt, but looking back now, it’s been incredibly rewarding. At work, we get rated twice a year. To break it down: a rating of 1 is for those who consistently exceed expectations—basically, the top performers. A 3 means you’re meeting expectations, ...