125. What Every First Gen Professional Needs to Know about the Workplace

10/06/2025 32 min Episodio 126
125. What Every First Gen Professional Needs to Know about the Workplace

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In this episode, I got over five critical things every first gen professional should know about the workplace. The first three are tactical and focus on the reality of how workplace systems work. The last two are mindset related and are particularly important for first generation professionals who often carry their parents’ and grandparents’ hopes and dreams in their shoulders. Key Takeaways: Base pay is just one part of your compensation packageEvery workplace interaction can impact your careerGuilt has no place in your career! It is safe to outgrow a job.Plus: Why you need to learn the difference between someone you’re friendly with at work vs an actual friend you met through work. Referenced EpisodesSalary Negotiation PlaylistWealth-Building & FinancesResources and LinksPrivate 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.