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What is the best career advice you would give your 20 year old self?

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    Stay in school, don’t have any fun at all and it’ll pay off so so much.

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    To actually listen to older peers. Just because you are younger and hungry to work please give coworkers the time of day

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    Learn constantly, but I knew this at my twenties

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    Learn quick, don't exhaust yourself with work. Keep your health! be strategic about growth if that is one of your goals - do not rely on management to notice every achievement.

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    Keep building your own company, working for the things you believe.

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    Work hard and keep your nose clean

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    Don’t be afraid to switch jobs to get ahead.

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    Be persistent. You can accomplish literally anything you set your mind to.

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    stick with what you love and don’t worry about anything else

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    If you are not promoted in 5 years it is time move on.

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    Take risks, try a new city, and intern as much as possible. Learn what you love and what you hate. Figure out what your passions are and how you want to use them to leave your mark on this world.

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    Make connections, make good impressions and get lots of exposure.

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    Find a career doing what you love, in a location that makes you happy.

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    Stop drinking now and take your life seriously.

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    Always negotiate your salary. I don’t care if you’re a cook at McDonald’s. A closed mouth won’t get fed. Also, it’s expected that your salary will be negotiated.

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    Stay with the job it helps out in the long run

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    Work to live, don't live to work. Don't take it all too seriously.

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    Don't go to college so soon, or go to that Ivy League instead. Do study abroad asap! Take out student loans!

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    Don't be afraid of making mistakes or hearing the word no. This fear will never bring you success.

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    Stay in school...power through it. When you start work...take more notes and talk to more successful people.