The real currency of a long career
A few weeks ago, I came across an interview with The Undertaker, one of the most iconic WWE professional wrestlers of all time. In the conversation, he criticized the new generation of wrestlers for portraying one character on television and a completely different one on social media. He explained that in his era, wrestlers lived […]
Surviving existential crises – career path changes
I think this happens to most people; in fact, it has happened to me more than once, so I would like to tell my story as an example. You are in a specific career path or maybe in a particular sector of your industry for a while (in some cases, a long time), and at […]
Turning to the “Dark Side”: When Technical Geniuses leap into sales
There’s a common joke heard in laboratories, engineering departments, or IT teams: “Those who can’t build, sell.” This usually starts polite laughter and eye rolls, as the idea of a serious scientist or engineer trading formulas for sales forecasts seems almost impossible. Many technical professionals take pride in their precision, rigor, and commitment to truth. […]
Politically incorrect?
One thing is very true in the corporative world: the larger the company’s size, the more office politics will matter. Not all of us are politicians by nature; therefore, this can be a significant barrier to jump if you want to grow professionally. I have had many former colleagues who used to say that they […]
Motivations for an introvert to talk to other people
I am trying to remember if I have mentioned this in a previous article, but I am naturally an introvert. Social events or just talking to people for a long time really takes a toll on me, and after that, I need to get away and be alone for a while to recharge. You can […]
Out of office — Understanding Vacation Culture in multinational teams
Writing this article comes at a good time for me, as I just returned from my year-long vacation (two weeks), and, of course, I noticed that everyone else in the office is out for the next few weeks. In today’s hyperconnected global workplace, few experiences are more frustrating than sending an email marked “urgent” only […]
New Job, No Problem: Owning the Awkward First Weeks
I am writing this because I feel the need to express myself. The last few weeks have been quite a journey, and I have so many thoughts running through my mind. In a way, writing this helps me organize my thoughts. Changing jobs can be exciting, energizing, and full of possibilities. However, it can also […]
Too many Chefs, not enough Cooks
A few days ago, I came across a picture on LinkedIn that made me laugh, but it also highlighted a common issue we face today. The image depicted a boat with one person (a worker) rowing while several “captains” were giving commands. In today’s corporate world, one of the most frequent yet under-discussed challenges is […]
Who has the best Excel sheet in the office?
An unspoken Battle of Sheets As I have mentioned several times, I’ve been in the corporate world for quite some time now, and there’s one thing I’ve noticed that never seems to change—everyone’s obsession with their Excel spreadsheets (or equivalent). It’s almost like a silent competition, an unspoken battle, to see whose Excel reigns supreme […]
Balancing Act: Finding Harmony Between Work and Family in a Post-Pandemic World
The quest for work-life balance has always been challenging, but for many young professionals—particularly parents—this struggle has intensified in the post-pandemic world. As families face soaring childcare costs and the pressures of maintaining two full-time careers, achieving a healthy equilibrium between work and personal life often feels like a tightrope walk. In this article, I […]