Devinic’s Post

The unpleasant aftertaste I have from my last workplace comes from being asked for help with tasks that management was unwilling to invest time or resources into researching. Instead of considering me for a better position, it felt like I was being pushed out. I contributed my insights and knowledge and created pitch decks and proposals, only to later hear the general manager say, "I think you are doing the right thing," after I submitted my resignation letter. I know I made the right decision. Yet, how dare they brush everything under the rug because I pointed out too many flaws? This experience ruined my lifestyle, affected my health and mental state, and even impacted my wardrobe! I realize this type of post may seem controversial and out of place, but why should we silence ourselves? Just open the #glassdoor company reviews, and you will find plenty of detailed comments from others. Putting your name to your opinions should not diminish a person's value for having an open mind and sharing feedback, even if it is a negative one. #work #newyork

Employees don’t quit jobs, they quit bad bosses. Or do they? That’s not always true. Sometimes, you leave an incredible boss because your goals evolve, a new opportunity calls, or you’re ready for a fresh challenge. I’ve been there. How do you leave a job when you don’t want to leave the boss? 1️⃣ Be transparent. Let them know early that this decision is about your career progression, not a reflection on them. 2️⃣ Express gratitude. Acknowledge how their leadership has shaped your skills and growth—specific examples mean a lot. 3️⃣ Leave the door open. A great relationship doesn’t have to end. Stay connected; you never know when paths might cross again. 4️⃣ Pay it forward. Carry their lessons with you and be the kind of colleague or leader they inspired you to be. Leaving a job with a great boss is bittersweet, but it’s also a chance to celebrate what they’ve given you. Have you ever left a great boss? Tag them in the comments ✨

It’s easy to focus on what you don’t like about your job. ❌ “My boss doesn’t value me.” ❌ “The pay isn’t enough.” ❌ “This work is draining.” But here’s the truth... If you don’t know what you’re running toward, you might keep landing in the same frustrating situations over and over. It’s not just about escaping a bad job. It’s about getting clear on what you truly want. ✔️ What kind of environment inspires you? ✔️ What values matter most in your work? ✔️ What will make you feel fulfilled? Without that clarity, every new role risks becoming just another stepping stone to dissatisfaction. Pause... Reflect on what success and fulfillment look like for you. Then, move forward with purpose. Ask yourself, What am I running toward? Save this post to reflect later, or share it with someone who’s ready to stop job-hopping and start thriving! #CareerAdvice #CareerClarity #WorkWithPurpose #CareerGoals #JobSearchTips #DreamCareer #rebeccababcockcoaching

“𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲.” Let’s face it—managers can be the best part of your job or the reason you dust off that resignation letter. While they might not say, “𝘏𝘦𝘺, 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘫𝘰𝘣!” directly, their actions (or inactions) scream it louder than words. 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘢𝘨𝘴: 1. 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 “You should trust your employees” sounds great in theory, but in practice? Nope. Breathing down our necks over every minor task makes us wonder—do you even believe in us? 🫤 2. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 '𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝' 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐡 “Let’s talk about your future.” Except… there’s no future here. When growth discussions turn into a loop of empty promises, we get the hint—our potential is better appreciated elsewhere. 3. 𝐔𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Some people are 'favorites,' others are 'workhorses.' If you're carrying three times the load while someone else just 'manages' things... you start dreaming about fair skies and greener pastures. 🌱 4. 𝐍𝐨 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤, 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐦 Ever felt like your good work is invisible, but the smallest mistake gets blown out of proportion? Yeah, thanks for the constructive criticism. We’re constructing our exit plan instead. 🙃 5. 𝐓𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐥 “Just push through” or “Everyone’s replaceable”—such gems of wisdom during tough times! Real support, where are you? 🙄 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥—managers play a huge role in retention, but sometimes, they unintentionally become the reason we walk away. And no, it’s not always about the paycheck. 💬 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺? 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 “𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯” 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘫𝘰𝘣? 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴! #WorkCulture #ManagementMatters #LeadershipFails #CareerChoices #LinkedInInsights LinkedIn Google LinkedIn Guide to Creating

I stumbled upon this post and it struck a chord. There comes a point in your professional journey when you realise that leaving a toxic work environment is not just an option, but a necessary step for your personal and professional well-being. I’ve experienced firsthand how a workplace can become challenging when communication breaks down, personal biases seep into decision-making, and tasks are unfairly distributed. It’s a difficult reality to navigate when energy is focused more on assigning blame than on finding solutions. In those moments, I learned the importance of holding onto my integrity, maintaining a solution-oriented mindset, and staying focused on the bigger picture. It wasn’t easy, but surviving and eventually stepping away from that situation allowed me to grow in ways I never imagined. Now, I strive to foster environments where collaboration, fairness, and professional growth take precedence. I’ve come to appreciate the strength it takes to choose peace over toxicity and to prioritize environments where everyone is encouraged to bring their best selves to the table. Leaving that situation was a blessing in disguise—a chance to realign with my values and continue my journey in a place where contributions are valued, and people are treated with respect. To those still navigating similar spaces, know that there’s always a path forward, and sometimes, that path leads to better opportunities, both personally and professionally. #GrowthMindset #PositiveWorkCulture #Resilience #Leadership #ProfessionalGrowth

#Worklife: Good morning! Welcome to Friday. “It’s never been a better time to be exceptional, or a worst time to be average.” Scott Galloway, Podcaster, Author, Professor. It is a great time for talent. A great time for those who push themselves. For those who want to earn more, do more, be more. Being exceptional when so many organizations are desperately craving talent has to amazing. Now, although this quote talks about this time and place, I will argue that managers and organizations always searched for, and rolled out the carpet for talented people who knew how to execute. Talent owns the day. In this time however, when talent is scare and work is changing faster than ever, being exceptional has a special feel. For those of a certain skill, the best pay packages await, with great perquisites. So it is a grand time for those who want to work hard and ring the bell. Understand your industry. Understand the changing needs and work to stay ahead of the puck! Yes, this is a great time for talent. Step back to see where your opportunities may be. Thank you for reading. (these are my words and my opinions only.) #talent #execution #effort #goals.

The hill I will die on is that we spend so much of our time and our lives at work that if we don't love it, or it doesn't give us a sense of fulfillment then what are we doing??? here are 5 signs it may be time to look for a new job 1. Stagnant Career Growth - You've been in the same position for several years without any opportunities for promotion, skill development, or increased responsibilities. 2. Declining Job Satisfaction - You feel a persistent sense of unhappiness, boredom, or lack of motivation about your job, even after trying to improve your situation. 3. Misalignment with Company Values - The company’s values or culture do not align with your own, causing frequent ethical dilemmas or discomfort at work. 4. Poor Management - You experience ongoing issues with your manager or leadership, such as lack of support, poor communication, or micromanagement, that affect your job satisfaction. 5. Toxic Work Environment - The workplace atmosphere is consistently negative, with issues like office politics, harassment, or unaddressed conflicts creating a hostile environment. Life is too short to not enjoy the work we spend our time doing! #careergrowth #CareerAdvice #careeradvancement #careertips #careerplanning #careerdevelopment

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲. It’s heartbreaking to see them go—the ones who pour their heart and soul into your company, showing up early, leaving late, and giving more than you ever asked for. They’re the ones who uplift teams, find solutions in chaos, and quietly lead by example. But one day, they’re gone. Why? Because somewhere along the line, you promoted the wrong person. Someone with loud opinions but shallow vision, someone who takes credit but avoids responsibility, someone who leads with ego instead of empathy. Your best employees will never say it outright. They'll never tell you that their passion dimmed when they saw their efforts overlooked, that their loyalty cracked when leadership was given to someone who couldn’t inspire. They won’t tell you that watching this unfold broke their spirit. But you’ll notice. In their final weeks, their light will start to flicker. They’ll disengage, not because they’ve lost love for the work, but because they’ve lost faith in what the work represents. And soon, their resignation letter will hit your desk. Promoting the wrong people doesn’t just affect the promoted—it sends a ripple through your entire culture, teaching the ones who truly care that their dedication isn’t valued. To keep your best, recognize them. Promote those who uplift others, who lead with heart, and who make your workplace better for everyone. Don’t let your most valuable people become the ones that got away.

Feeling stuck in one's career and life... This can happen at any moment. It's not just something for 40-somethings (although it's common among us!). One of the top reasons I see this in people is that they're feeling regret about past decisions. Remorse, guilt, shame -- all of these can come up. Maybe you stayed at an organization "too long." (How do you know when it's too long?) Maybe you put up with things you feel embarrassed to admit you put up with, like inadequate pay, a horrid boss, and/or a toxic work culture. Maybe you weren't allowing yourself to pursue what you wanted to. And so now, because of this, you're questioning your ability to make decisions. You're doubting your judgement to choose an organization and role that will be a good match for you. You're not sure what level role would be a good fit. And you're putting lots of time and energy into berating yourself for past decisions. Sound familiar? Maybe you went through this before. Or maybe you know someone who is in the midst of this vicious cycle. The good news is that there is another way. When you commit to receiving support and doing the work, you can make peace with your past. You can start dedicating more time and energy to your present and future. And you can make decisions that are aligned with who you are and what matters to you. I'll include a link in the comments in case this resonates and you'd like to explore this topic further. #Stuck #GettingUnstuck