The Dangerous Comfort of Titles
When someone ask you the question… What do you do? Most people will answer one of the following: “Manager.” “Assistant.” “Clerk.” “Sales Associate.” We wear these titles like badges of honor… but what if they’re actually cages? Somewhere along the way, we started introducing ourselves by what we do , instead of what we’re capable of becoming . And the moment we do that, we shrink. Because a title doesn’t just describe you — it defines the expectations people place on you… and worse, the expectations you place on yourself. Your Resume Might Be Holding You Back Let’s be real. When you apply for a job, your resume isn’t just telling your story — it’s limiting it . You’re essentially saying: “This is all I am. This is all I can do. Judge me based on this box.” And guess what happens? You get overlooked. Not because you’re not capable — but because you’ve presented yourself as fixed instead of flexible . Employers today don’t just want experience. They want adaptability. They ...