Before I got this far, I always remember how I got belittled and abused by my co-workers and manager in a corporate world. It all started when I stood up against one of them for unequally distributing workloads in our team and making mine heavier than the rest. I always thought before that they were doing this because they trusted me but they did it for me to fail, make a mistake and take over what I have started. 

After all, I did my work well and didn’t complain which resulted in recognition and rewards from the higher management. This real-life experience made me a better and stronger person. It also taught me how to deal with people and overcome the challenges I may face moving forward. 

I am happy with my career now.  I also remember what I used to experience in the corporate world – and how different my work life is now.  I remember being abused and belittled by my coworkers and managers.  I used to get an overwhelming amount of work – not because of my higher competence, but because my leadership wanted me to make a mistake and fail, so they could take over what I started and take credit for my work.  Although I consistently received recognition for my efforts from higher management, my colleagues and direct managers continued to treat me horribly – ultimately causing me to leave. 

This experience made me a stronger person and taught me how to overcome challenges I face.  I am strong, and will continue to be strong – regardless of how others may see me.