Gateless | Business & Self Growth Podcast
Burn Out, Life Changing Sabbatical and Betting on Yourself to Earn and Learn in Tech with Kara Kayrouz
Nov 2, 2023
Kara Kayrouz, an executive at a tech startup and Gateless co-founder, shares insights about her career journey, overcoming burnout, and the value of learning from every experience. Topics include finding mentors, negotiating promotions/raises, deciding when to leave a company, finding confidence in your career, trusting your gut, and empowering birth experiences.
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Quick takeaways
- Embrace opportunities even if you don't fully understand them to excel in your career.
- Trust your abilities and take calculated risks to pursue fulfilling roles that align with your goals.
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Finding the Perfect Job Out of College
After graduating college, the speaker felt the pressure to find the perfect job. She landed a job as an analyst at Morgan Stanley but quickly realized the work was unfulfilling. Feeling sad and demoralized, she tapped into her connections and found a new opportunity at a tech startup in DC. Although she didn't fully understand the role at first, she embraced the opportunity and quickly excelled, eventually getting promoted to an account executive.
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