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Discussion on: On Levelling Up

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Pandita

agh I feel you regarding doing almost everything at a job, being told you're not experienced enough or whatever excuse they have, and then seeing coworkers who barely put the minimum get raises or promotions.

Sending lots of hugs <3

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Jen Chan • Edited

Things are going to be alright. I did get an offer for a senior role before... which clued me into my own capabilities and market value.

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Tawhid

I call this abuse and in the past I was abused too just bc "I'm a self taught, I don't have experience".
But now I rule over 'em.
Time will tell the truth

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Jen Chan

I think the term is "underlevelling"...

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Tawhid

underestimating etc

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Jen Chan

"Downleveling" in gaming, I suppose