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Confessions of a Recovering Workaholic
I didn’t just “work hard, play hard”; I worked like my self-worth depended on it (because it low-key kind of did).
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Ambition Isn’t a Dirty Word
Welcome to Playfully Toxic, your new favorite series on workplace red flags, culture bait-and-switches, and how to spot the BS before you sign the offer.
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Button Pusher Blues : A Playfully Toxic Tale
Disclaimer: This post is not a reflection of my current workplace. It draws from two decades of observation, conversations, and personal experiences navigating the wild and often weird world of small and midsize companies. If you feel personally attacked, you might want to sit with that for a minute. Small and midsize companies love to…
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Quiet Month, Loud Return
So… I’ve been radio silent for about a month. Not because I don’t love you (I do, I promise), but because I’ve been welcoming the quiet. Sometimes you need to step back and let things settle a little – career, health, family, sanity – before you pop back up with something worth saying. And while…
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Faking It Till You Make It? Nah, You Already Made It
Imposter syndrome is a sneaky little bitch that creeps into even the most accomplished minds, whispering, “You don’t belong here.” It doesn’t matter how much experience you have, how many degrees hang on your wall, or how many wins you’ve racked up—there’s always that nagging voice convincing you that you’re just one mistake away from…
Playfully True: Notes from a Not-So-Graceful Life 