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Rachael Lowell's avatar

Yes! Career growth shouldn’t just be about time served—it should be about the value, skills, and fresh perspectives we bring. I love how you framed cross-pollination of ideas as vital to both personal and organizational growth. So many industries benefit from people who bring insights from other fields, yet the old “pay your dues” mindset can make that feel like jumping the line. In reality, it’s about evolving how we recognize and reward impact. Thanks for sharing your experience—such an important perspective!

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JBM78's avatar

As someone who has been in the midst of a career change in her 40s, I think a lot about an outdated model that values tenure above all else. Those that have “put their time in” may feel that others are cutting the line. I have also been putting my time in, gaining experience and wisdom that I bring to my current position. Cross-pollination of ideas from other fields is vital to growth- on both a personal and company-wide level.

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