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#RI-6a0e8d55·5 months ago·
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Overcame lack of degree and experience to land corporate job

Trained new hires despite being lowest paid and lacking official responsibilities

What I wish I knew
"Understanding company dynamics and politics"
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't underestimate the value of experience and adaptability"
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The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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