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What has been the biggest hardship faced in your professional career?
Moreover, how have you handled such hardship? Does the hardship you face usually stem from a systemic issue or something lighter?
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Dave’s Answer
Hi Ruth,
The excellent small company I worked for, where I really enjoyed my job, was bought by a huge company with a very different culture that had a lot of infighting and politics. I found it both uncomfortable and stifling. Eventually I had to leave and find something else, which took a few months of interviews and also some classes to be sure I was up to speed on the latest issues in my work world. I did finally find a place at another great company, but it was a stressful time - well worth it though!
All the best!
The excellent small company I worked for, where I really enjoyed my job, was bought by a huge company with a very different culture that had a lot of infighting and politics. I found it both uncomfortable and stifling. Eventually I had to leave and find something else, which took a few months of interviews and also some classes to be sure I was up to speed on the latest issues in my work world. I did finally find a place at another great company, but it was a stressful time - well worth it though!
All the best!
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Patrecia (Trish)’s Answer
The toughest challenge I've faced in my work life was when the company I worked for went bankrupt. I was part of a team that offered project management and technical consulting services to big businesses worldwide. At the time, I was on maternity leave but returned a few weeks early to help with a project that needed me.
My baby boy was only two months old, and we had just moved into a brand-new house. I hadn't even made my first mortgage payment yet. I came back from maternity leave early to support my company, but within two weeks, I was informed that the owners had taken off.
They stopped paying for our insurance, and none of us got any compensation. We found out through an email. I had never felt so powerless. The news was a shock, and I didn't know what the future held for me. My two-month-old was sitting in his chair, and I was at my computer, feeling overwhelmed.
It took me two months to find a new job after this ordeal. The journey was tough, but I made it through. That was the hardest time I've ever faced.
My baby boy was only two months old, and we had just moved into a brand-new house. I hadn't even made my first mortgage payment yet. I came back from maternity leave early to support my company, but within two weeks, I was informed that the owners had taken off.
They stopped paying for our insurance, and none of us got any compensation. We found out through an email. I had never felt so powerless. The news was a shock, and I didn't know what the future held for me. My two-month-old was sitting in his chair, and I was at my computer, feeling overwhelmed.
It took me two months to find a new job after this ordeal. The journey was tough, but I made it through. That was the hardest time I've ever faced.
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Peter’s Answer
Launching my career from the start by getting the first few experiences.