As a young mother in the modern world, I knew my career will always be in a high priority. Yet after spending, 6 months in my current position and being unhappy, I still had a lot of fears and doubts, holding me back from making a move. 

Besides feeling extremely underpaid and not getting a raise, I started to be really worried that I’m making no professional progress. Non of my projects got approved, my budgets got smaller and smaller and my motivation dropped daily.

And even though the change was much needed, for the first time in my life I felt terrified. Who would hire me with a one year old at home? How can I commit to a full time job? What would I say when I’ll be asked to work over time?

So I stayed at my job. Unsatisfied, unappreciated and miserable. Until 2 weeks ago. I decided again to ask for a raise, but the conversation with my manager went like a slap on my face. No raise. No respect. No understanding.

That day I realized, I can’t hold myself back any longer. I have to change things. I have to do it on my own terms, before I find myself out.

And today after applying to great positions in super cool companies I know how much is waiting for me out there. My only obstacle was me.

Lesson learned. Don’t fear. Do.