EP9: Asking For What You Want–and NOT Getting It [Job Interview Story]

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:My deeply uncomfortable job interview for freelance work at a hot packaging design firmAsking for the money you want (and deserve)What happens when your value is openly questionedLosing self-esteem, confidence and faith in my abilities as a designerThe importance of taking risks and ‘big swings’Why I am grateful for this interview even though it derailed me for a long timeLinks and references ⚡️  🖋️ My blog post on this story 🖋️  My LinkedIn post on this storyThe podcast where we dive headfirst into personal development work, career growth and strategies, entrepreneurship, toxic jobs and nightmare bosses (yes, I’m going there), anxiety, self-esteem and confidence, self-sabotage, life coaching, mindset and healing modalities.📣 Download your FREE guide How to Build a Brilliant Career: 6 Insider Tips to Help You Succeed No Matter Where You Are Right Now ⚡️Looking for career help? Work with me 1:1🎙️Follow Ditch the Struggle on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and hit follow. ❤️ Subscribe to my mailing list at alanaruoso.com to receive freebies and exclusive access to special offers. Connect with me: Instagram: @alanaruoso LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alanaruosoHi! I'm a graphic designer and certified career & success coach in Toronto, Canada. With humor and honesty, I help you to ditch the struggle, own your value and move your career–and life–from vanilla success to spectacular triumph. Show edited and produced by Sue Ruhe: @suru.productions. This podcast is not a substitute for therapy, or medical or financial advice. Listeners take full responsibility for their actions.