Career FAQ Part 1: Progression

initially down to short-term jobs, a series of redundancies, then trying a change of focus out of development and finally changing priorities in my life meaning career related choices were based more on financial security over risking new roles to climb the seniority ladder.

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Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana

Why is it that whilst going through a phase where many, including my past self, would assume an increase in spare time that I seem just as busy as normal and the to-do list never seems to shrink? As I’m not currently working, I had hoped to spend my time finishing Udemy courses, adding some […]

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Endorse Me!

Quick ask (beg?) that if I’ve worked with you, including Curious Pastimes, that I’d really appreciate an endorsement on LinkedIn. If you’re short on time, a quick ‘leveling up’ of my skill lists shouldn’t take long. Of course, sincere and positive reviews only please. And finally: actual useful link to my profile 😉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-oglesson/

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Resolutions – 2019 Edition

Apparently, I set some goals September 2017. How unconventional of past me. I suspect that’s because I was going though an unusually energetic phase of feeling motivated. Let’s see how I got on: ✅ Try a new LARP system (Land Without A King) ✅ Get tattoo ❌ Complete my Business Analysis diploma ❌ Set up […]

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Hello WordPress, My Old Friend

An update of sorts. The list from the previous post looks a little like this: Try a new LARP system (Land Without A King, Empire (which I did for 1 day back in 2014, but I don’t count as really trying) Get tattoo (this has been on the list for probably 10 years, ffs) Complete my Business […]

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