What's the worst career mistake you have ever made?

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I recently began my career in digital marketing and believe that learning from others' mistakes is invaluable. Could you share your insights and experiences with me?

CY Zhou · Accepted Answer

Taking a job solely for the salary, only to realize it wasn't aligned with my passion or values. It set me back a few years in my career growth and personal fulfillment.

Gurkaran Singh · Answer

I once accidentally sent a promotional email to the entire company mailing list—let's just say I became the unofficial Spam King for a while! 🙈 But hey, we all learn from our email mishaps, right?

Hitha Boorla · Answer

Putting myself in a box. I know there's a direction I want my career to go in. And if I'm not where I want to be or doing exactly what I dreamed of I might not give my best or try to learn everything from the place. 
We're categorical in nature, instinctively we put ourselves in boxes and draw strict boundaries. But when it comes to learning I don't think you should ever stop trying. 
Everything is an opportunity, you have to see it that way

Dua · Answer

nothing

What's the worst career mistake you have ever made?

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