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I’ve Been At My Current Job For About Five Years Now, Quite Frankly Being Underpaid
I’ve Been At My Current Job For About Five Years Now, Quite Frankly Being Underpaid

Taking the leap and trying out a new employer is always a risk because you never know what you don't know.

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Funke AdenijiNovember 14, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer
I Got a Better Offer with Another Job, How Do I Rescind the Acceptance of My First Offer?
I Got a Better Offer with Another Job, How Do I Rescind the Acceptance of My First Offer?

Is the money the only difference?

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Funke AdenijiSeptember 28, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer
My New Manager Shows Favoritism Towards Other Coworkers, What Should I Do?
My New Manager Shows Favoritism Towards Other Coworkers, What Should I Do?

At first glance, I can see why you feel like there's favoritism or like you're being scapegoated but I believe we need to dive into the details on this a bit more and then come up with a form of action.

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Funke AdenijiSeptember 28, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer
How Can I Transfer My Current Experiences into a New Career Field Without Having Any Prior Relatable Work Experiences or Internships?
How Can I Transfer My Current Experiences into a New Career Field Without Having Any Prior Relatable Work Experiences or Internships?

The problem is that I did not participate in any internships during college because I was always working.

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Funke AdenijiSeptember 11, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer
My Manager Rolls Her Eyes and Gets Passive-Aggressive Towards Me
My Manager Rolls Her Eyes and Gets Passive-Aggressive Towards Me

So why expect me to know all people’s names? These are names of people we’ve never met, by the way.

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Funke AdenijiSeptember 11, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer
Taking Loans and Investments
Taking Loans and Investments

I am just wondering if you guys have any advice on taking loans and investments or the best way to look for them?

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Funke AdenijiAugust 16, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer
Is Two Months Enough Time to Land a Position with a Good Salary?
Is Two Months Enough Time to Land a Position with a Good Salary?

Is two months enough time to land a position with a good salary? I’m certified and have a masters degree but seems like i have a form of anxiety from being denied for previous roles.

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Funke AdenijiJuly 25, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer
Items Have Been Stolen from Cubicles, What Should I Do?
Items Have Been Stolen from Cubicles, What Should I Do?

Last week, I was told that some items off our open desk spaces were stolen. None of my items have been stolen, but what is a way I can address this problem at work?

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Funke AdenijiJuly 18, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer
Snitching at Work
Snitching at Work

You may become known as a "snitch", or someone who can't be trusted with information.

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Funke AdenijiJuly 18, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer
How Do I Handle Workplace Frustration?
How Do I Handle Workplace Frustration?

Before we dive in with how to bring some resolve with your supervisor, I think it's important to do some self assessment first. Ask yourself some questions and be honest with yourself about what the root cause for the tension. Remove your feelings and pull out the facts.

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Funke AdenijiJuly 1, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer
Networking Is How I’m Most Likely Going to Get Hired?
Networking Is How I’m Most Likely Going to Get Hired?

I’m trying to break into human capital consulting, and I’m learning that networking is how I’m most likely going to get hired.

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Funke AdenijiJune 7, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer
Why Was I Offered $3,000 Less? We Both Have Parallel Qualifications
Why Was I Offered $3,000 Less? We Both Have Parallel Qualifications

Wage gaps are very real. Companies look at different factors, even for seemingly comparable applicants, to determine an offer/pricetag.  

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Funke AdenijiMay 26, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer
How Do You Deal with People Who Don't Want to Help in the Workplace
How Do You Deal with People Who Don't Want to Help in the Workplace

Here are some Do's and Don'ts that I've learned that may be able to help you out of this rut.

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Funke AdenijiMay 5, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer
Bouncing Back After Being Fired
Bouncing Back After Being Fired

There are a few things that come to mind to help you bounce back and get back into the workforce.

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Funke AdenijiMay 5, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer
I Hate the Career That I Am In
I Hate the Career That I Am In

Dear Nikki, I've been in my job for a year and to be honest...I hate it. I hate the career I am in and always find myself becoming bored and frustrated and leaving after a year.

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Funke AdenijiMay 5, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer
I’m Not Getting the Respect I Deserve at Work
I’m Not Getting the Respect I Deserve at Work

There are 2 separate issues that I'm hearing but another key problem that likely needs to be addressed first.  

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Funke AdenijiApril 18, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer
Can You Be a Black Owned Business and Still Have White Models?
Can You Be a Black Owned Business and Still Have White Models?

t all depends on your target market and what they respond to.

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Funke AdenijiMarch 31, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer
#DearNikki, Everyone in My Office Gets to Work from Home Except for Me
#DearNikki, Everyone in My Office Gets to Work from Home Except for Me

You have two clear and distinct options here. Maybe a third.

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Funke AdenijiMarch 28, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer
Regardless of Sector, Do Your Research
Regardless of Sector, Do Your Research
Funke AdenijiMarch 10, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer
I'm Having Trouble Receiving General Information Surrounding Internships
I'm Having Trouble Receiving General Information Surrounding Internships
Funke AdenijiMarch 10, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer
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