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"I'm a Shell of Myself"

"I'm a Shell of Myself"

Answering a reader question about cold bosses and how to get back to ourselves.

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Mandy Tang
May 08, 2024
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Dear Mandy,

Can you make a post about how to feel confident to job hunt while still working under a toxic boss who makes you question your competency? I’ve become a shell of myself over the past year because of my cold, critical, and micromanaging boss. Yet, every single time I sit down to apply for jobs, I can’t eve…

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