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The Truth About Job Searching in 2024

Posted on May 31, 2024May 31, 2024 by Danka Markovic

I recently had a conversation with a friend about job searching. Even though she is currently employed, like most of us, she is no stranger to browsing LinkedIn, always on the look out for new potential opportunities, and clicking that Easy Apply button. Despite her extensive experience and finding jobs where she is a near-perfect…

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My Journey Through Imposter Syndrome

Posted on May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 by Danka Markovic

Have you ever felt like you are not good enough? Felt like a fraud? That you are only faking it, while everyone else has made it? Doubted all your accomplishments and your worth? Dismissed your success as the result of good timing or sheer dumb luck? If so, take a seat. Holy motherforking shirtballs, this…

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Redefining failure and anxiety of being behind

Posted on April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 by Danka Markovic

Why are we all afraid of failure? And what are we exactly afraid of? Judgment from our parents? From our family, friends, and colleagues? From a Judgy Judy neighbour, creeping at us from the window, but not knowing how to handle their own shit? From society? From ourselves? Or basically all of the above and…

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The trap of toxic productivity

Posted on March 28, 2024June 25, 2024 by Danka Markovic

This is not going to be another typical ‘how to increase your productivity’ post. Remember this time, four years ago? The global lockdown and anxiety over COVID-19, with ever-changing regulations and the constant anticipation of updates every two weeks. Between binging Tiger King and watching celebrities trying to be relatable – sorry, Gwyneth, but we…

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Career break confessions: Part I

Posted on March 15, 2024March 27, 2024 by Danka Markovic

For the longest time, I believed that stepping away from anything — whether it be a project, a school activity, a career, or even a momentary pause in the restless pursuit of goals — was synonymous with failure. Sadly, this idea still seems to prevail in society’s perception. From an early age, I was taught…

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Knowing When Your Time Is Up: From Burnout to Breakthrough

Posted on February 29, 2024March 27, 2024 by Danka Markovic

 It is a truth universally acknowledged, that when a person exceeds their limits, they must pause for a moment of reflection to figure out a way forward. This is the story about acceptance, finding courage, and moving forward into the unknown. This is not one of those countless social media posts where I tell you,…

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Back to Writing: A Long-Awaited Return

Posted on February 8, 2024March 27, 2024 by Danka Markovic

It’s been six years since I last wrote for the internet. If you’re new here, let me take you on a quick trip down memory lane of my past blogs. The first time I wrote for a wider audience was because I fully believed to be a voice of a generation (catching that sparkle from…

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