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When Growth Feels Like Grief

Why career growth can feel like heartbreak — and why honoring the feeling of loss is part of moving forward.

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Shannon D. Smith, CPTD
May 08, 2025
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Sometimes, the hardest part of career growth isn’t stepping into something new.
It’s letting go of everything familiar you’ve worked so hard to build.

If you're feeling a quiet ache, a heavy sadness, o…

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