6+ Years, No Growth – Feeling Stuck & Undervalued

I’ve been working for over 6 years with solid skills and strong performance, yet no real growth or recognition. My company depends on me, but I feel underpaid and overlooked. Despite many job applications and a good resume, rejections continue. No referrals, and the job market feels closed off. Personally, being from a strict family, I’ve sacrificed a lot. As a feminist, finding empathetic, emotionally aware men who value equality is hard. I’m expected to marry within my community, but I long for connection based on mutual values. I was a bright kid, and that spark is still in me. But staying stuck has taken a toll. I don’t want to hurt my mom, but I also want to live a life true to myself. Any advice or support would mean a lot. Thank you.

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an operations executive

6 years of under-recognition is a lot. Consider applying for internal transfers, upskilling into PM/BA/Agile roles, or looking at mid-size firms that value generalists. Also, therapy helped me work through the resentment and confusion. Can’t recommend it enough.

yedabhai

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Hyperpure

[an operations executive](username) Just want to say, your honesty is refreshing. You will find people who match your values in work and in life. It might take longer than you hoped, but they exist. You’re not too old. You’re not too late. And that spark? It’s still burning

a digital marketer

18h

Look for hybrid roles within your current company to gain crossover experience

faithfuldhokla

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Scoopwhoop Media

Have you considered working with a career coach or resume reviewer? Sometimes a few small tweaks can change how recruiters see your experience. You clearly have the capability the challenge is packaging it right for today’s market

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