Over time, I’ve come to realize a difficult truth about my career journey: not every company is truly invested in helping you grow. In my case, I encountered situations where, instead of supporting career development, doors were shut on me — even when I tried to move within the same company to a different account. An opportunity I had worked hard to qualify for was suddenly withdrawn, and from where I stand, it felt like internal interference played a part. I still have emails that back up my experience, and they serve as a reminder of how things unfolded.
I may not have all the information, but I can only write this based on what I was told and what I experienced. At one point, I was assured that they were “working on finding a replacement” for me, which made sense if I was about to transition. Yet, later, I was informed by the other account that they had been asked to withdraw my offer altogether. That contradiction speaks volumes — and in my view, the way it was handled was unethical.
It’s discouraging to recognize that the organization I currently work for — a global IT services company that prides itself on being “people-first” — didn’t just fail to support me, it seemed (from my perspective) to stand in the way. Rather than encouraging growth, what I experienced was misinformation, politics, and barriers. In such an environment, hard work and dedication don’t always translate to progress.
Because of this, I’ve lost trust in my current employer’s ability to support my career goals. I no longer see it as an environment where someone who genuinely wants to learn, grow, and move forward can thrive. I am now actively looking for opportunities elsewhere — environments where growth isn’t treated as a privilege for a select few, but as a fair chance for anyone willing to put in the work.
If there’s one lesson I’m taking away from this, it’s that loyalty to a company should never outweigh loyalty to yourself. Companies will always prioritize their interests; we owe it to ourselves to protect our future.
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