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"المسيرات المهنية هي كجهاز التسلق في ساحة اللعب وليست سلماً."

Sheryl Sandberg

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Thinking about careers as a jungle gym means realizing that career paths are rarely straight or predictable. They don't always go directly upward like climbing a ladder. Instead, people often take different roles, switch fields, or move sideways in their jobs. Imagine playing on a jungle gym at a playground. You can climb up, down, or sideways. Sometimes you might even need to move backward to find a better path forward. This is much like a career where you might take a step back to learn something new or move in a different direction to gain new experiences. For example, someone might start their job in marketing, then try out sales, and later switch to project management. Each move helps them learn more and become better at their job overall. This idea helps us understand that it's okay if our career progress isn’t a straight line. Instead of worrying about moving straight up, we should focus on learning and gaining new skills that help in the long run.

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Career growth Career path Careers Innovation Mindset Nonlinear Opportunities Personal growth Professional development Success
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