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A Google search back in 2015 changed the course of my career, “How do you make money online?”

I was at a crossroads in my career and ready to make a change. I knew it was time to start building my own thing, a thing that someone couldn’t take away overnight. 

After discovering the world of freelancing, I replaced my income and never looked back. By the second year, I was able to triple that income (more than I ever thought possible) because of one platform: LinkedIn

LinkedIn allowed me to connect with clients all over the world, right at my fingertips. The opportunities that LinkedIn has opened up have been life-changing.

Now, I get to help others use LinkedIn to build a remote career as a Career Coach & Resume Writer and their own profitable brand as a Growth Strategist. I’ll help coach you on growing an online income through LinkedIn, a newsletter (like Substack), and a digital product.

…oh, and I still write amazing, interview-winning resumes if you need that. Just send a DM, and I’ll provide a free review for you. Or email it to me at (JohnHancockResumes@gmail.com).

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There's a better way to work. Let me show you how to find it.

Wes Pearce

Leaving a job because of a toxic boss isn’t weakness. It’s called self-preservation and being brave. 


I spent two years trying to "make it work" with a boss who constantly undermined me.

I watched my confidence erode. My Sunday nights became anxiety-filled. My health suffered.

Then I finally left.

Within two months at my new company, I realized something profound: I wasn't the problem. I never was.

Here's the truth: 

✅ 57% of people have quit specifically because of their boss, with another 37% considering it. (from DDI Development Dimensions International)

You're not alone if you're thinking about making that move.

What we tolerate becomes our standard. Every day you stay in a toxic work environment, you're telling yourself that's what you deserve.

The most courageous career move isn't always climbing higher. Sometimes it's walking away.

Watch for these warning signs that it's time to go:

📌 Your boss takes credit for your wins but blames you for their mistakes

📌 You receive unclear expectations then face criticism for not meeting them

📌 Your physical wellbeing or your mental health is declining

📌 You're constantly questioning your own competence at work 

📌 You can't remember the last time you were recognized for your work

A staggering 82% of American workers say they would quit their job because of a bad manager. The problem is, many don't, believing it reflects poorly on them.

Let me be clear: Leaving a toxic boss isn't failure. It's an act of self-respect.

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I'll never forget the dream job I thought I had locked down. And then ghosted. 


Four rounds of interviews. Met with the hiring manager twice. Presented to the team. 

Even had a final conversation with the VP where he said, "We're really excited about bringing you on board. You'll hear from us this week."

Four weeks later, No call. No email. Not even a generic rejection.

I followed up once. Then twice. Then realized I was chasing people who clearly didn't respect my time enough to send a two-sentence email.

Here's what made it worse: I'd turned down other interviews because I thought this was a done deal.

That experience taught me something I'll never forget: How a company treats you during the hiring process is exactly how they'll treat you as an employee.

And companies wonder why they can't attract top talent.

Here's the reality: Every person you ghost tells 10 other people about the experience.

If you're hiring: Send the email. Even if it's a template. Even if it's bad news.

Candidates deserve basic human decency, not radio silence.

And if you're job searching: Remember that ghosting tells you everything you need to know about that company.

You didn't dodge a bullet. You dodged a whole firing squad. 

Has this ever happened to you?

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The most inspiring story I've been part of this year wasn't about a 25-year-old founder.


It was about Margaret, my client who started her coaching business at 68.

After spending 40 years as a nurse, raising three kids, and surviving a divorce that wiped out her savings, she came to me ready to build something of her own.

No business degree, No email list, No idea how to start a Substack or sell coaching.

Just decades of experience helping people and a refusal to let age define what she could build.

We started from scratch. Built her Substack and then launched her pilot coaching program. Figured it out step by step.

Today? She's at 1,000+ subscribers and her coaching program is slowing booking out. She's making more than she ever did as a nurse doing work that finally feels like hers.

But you won't see Margaret on any "30 Under 30" list. You won't read her story in business magazines celebrating "young disruptors."

Because we're obsessed with early success. With people who "made it" by 25. With the idea that if you haven't figured it out by 40, you've somehow missed your window.

But some of the best work happens after 50. After 60. After life has given you the wisdom that only comes from actually living.

The 55-year-old who finally published their book after years of rejection.

The 62-year-old who started a business after being laid off and told they were "too senior."

The 70-year-old still learning, still growing, still proving that ambition doesn't retire.

Those are the stories we should be celebrating.

Age isn't a deadline. It's just more experience to build from.

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I created a “LinkedIn Growth Guide” breaking down how I grew to 150K followers here and built a business around it.

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The worst career advice I’ve ever heard: "Just give it more time. It'll get better."


I've watched too many people torture themselves staying in places that are slowly wearing them down.

Their mental health is suffering, confidence is shot, skills are stagnating.

All because someone convinced them that leaving "looks bad" or that they need to "stick it out."

Here's what actually happens when you stay too long in a toxic place:

-You normalize behavior you'd never accept anywhere else…

-You start believing the problem is you, not the environment…

-You waste years trying to prove yourself to people who've already decided not to see your value…

I've had clients stay in toxic jobs for three, four, five years because they were scared of what leaving would look like on their resume.

Every single one? Wished they'd left sooner.

Your resume doesn't need to show endurance or blind “loyalty.” It needs to show growth.

And sometimes growth means knowing when to leave.

Stop sacrificing your mental health to avoid an awkward conversation in an interview.

Staying in the wrong place doesn't make you loyal. It makes you unavailable for the opportunities you actually deserve.

Leave. Recover. Find better.

That's not quitting. That's self-preservation.

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Six years in the same role. Zero promotions. Zero growth opportunities.


Jessica had been at the same company for six years.

Same role. Same salary range. Same empty promises about "future opportunities."

She was good at her job. Actually, she was great at it. But there was nowhere to go. 

When we first talked, she knew she needed to leave. But she was paralyzed.

"What if I can't find anything better? What if I'm not as marketable as I think? What if this is as good as it gets?"

So she stayed. Watching her skills plateau while her frustration grew.

Here's what I told her: You're not going to grow in a place that's already decided you're done growing.

So, we built a 90-day exit plan. Targeted roles that actually matched what she wanted. Got her resume in front of the right people.

She put the work in. By the end of summer, she had an offer. 

Fully remote. Higher pay. And actual growth opportunities, not just vague promises in performance reviews.

Here’s the truth: You can't outgrow a space that's designed to keep you small.

You can work harder. Stay later. Prove yourself over and over. 

But if the ceiling is low, you're just going to keep hitting your head on it.

If you've been in the same place too long with nothing to show for it, the problem isn't you.

It's the environment you're trying to grow in.
Change it. And watch what happens.

(Image: Travis Bradberry)

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Rachel stayed at her company for four years waiting to be seen.


Four years of coming in early. Staying late. Taking on projects nobody else wanted.

Her manager kept saying she "wasn't ready yet" for a promotion. 

Meanwhile, less experienced people kept moving up around her…

When she finally quit, her manager seemed shocked. "We were going to promote you next quarter."

Sure they were.

Here's where Rachel went: She found a company that saw her value immediately.

Within six months at her new company, she got the promotion her old job said she wasn't ready for. 

Within a year, she was leading projects her old manager said were "above her level."

Her old team reached out last month asking if she'd consider coming back as a senior manager.

She declined. She didn't need validation from people who spent four years overlooking her.

The thing about toxic workplaces is they convince you your value is tied to their opinion. 

That if they don't see what you bring, maybe you don't bring much.

Sometimes the best thing you can do is stop waiting for people to see your worth and go somewhere that already does.

You don't need their table. Build your own. 

Or find one that's been waiting for exactly what you bring.

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Finding the right job is hard. Relocating is even harder. I make it easier, more meaningful & 🤩

I’ve relocated. Reinvented. Restarted.
Not just once but over and over again.

I know what it means to leave the familiar behind in search of something better.

That’s why I don’t just help people relocate or change jobs. I help them relaunch.

Success isn’t about where you go next but who you become when you get there.

Over the years, I’ve led recruitment teams across borders, trained 100+ professionals, and helped thousands of candidates navigate significant transitions in life and career.

But I’m not in this for the metrics.

I’m in it for the moments when someone stops playing small and starts living with conviction.

Follow Your Heart ❤️ isn’t just a brand.
It’s a way of life.

If you’re standing at the edge of change, I’m here to help you leap.

Thomas Tsangaras✌️

Kicking off the new year with a clean shot 💥
Whether you’re:

- leaving a company after many years
- relocating to a new place
- making a bold career move

or starting again from scratch


Sometimes it’s not about force.
It’s about removing a few obstacles.

Or adding the right ingredient.

And suddenly things move.

Agree?👍

Thomas Tsangaras

🌍 Guiding Careers & Relocations | Helping People Navigate Change | Founder @ Follow Your Heart ❤️

💥💥 Kicking off an interview with the question:
“What movies do you like?” is an instant icebreaker.

A great interview starts with great questions.

And sometimes, the best interviewers are the ones you’d least expect.

In this video, an unusual interviewer asks,

“What movies do you like?”

At first, it feels random, even odd… but as the conversation unfolds, something interesting happens.

Because good conversations aren’t just about the questions;
they’re about connection. 🤩

And sometimes, the people we least expect are the ones who surprise us the most.

So let’s never judge someone by their appearance
because we might just miss out on something special.

Agree?👍

Change is painful.
Especially when it involves transformation.

Whether you’re:
– Leaving a company after many years
– Relocating somewhere new
– Making a bold career move

Or starting completely from scratch.

It usually hurts.

Rejection.
Disappointment.
Sacrifice.

Letting go of who you were
so you can become who you need to be.

And yet…
that pain is often far easier to live with
than the quiet regret of staying somewhere you outgrew years ago.

Agree?👍

Never give up.
But sometimes, giving up is the best thing you can do.

Unless you’re on the verge of:

- Reaching a new goal
- Making a bold career move
- Overcoming a chronic illness

Or 

- Building something from scratch
- Searching for the right job opportunity 
- Relocating to a new place that excites you 

Then, persistence is key.

But what if:

- You’re stuck in a job that drains you?
- You’re in a toxic relationship?
- You’re living somewhere uninspiring?

Then, letting go might be the real power move.

Because the real magic isn’t in never giving up.

It’s in knowing when to push forward and when to walk away.

Do you agree?👍

“I can’t anymore.”
This is said in so many places:

- At work, when pressure builds.
- In the gym, when energy runs out.
- In relationships, when nothing seems to change.

Or maybe…

You’re trying to relocate but hit wall after wall.
Your job search leads to more rejections than replies.
Bills keep coming, and you’re just trying to stay afloat.

In those moments, it’s easy to think: 
What’s the point?

But here’s what’s true: 
there’s always a way forward.

Not always fast.
Not always easy.
But still possible.

The key? 

Tapping into something deeper:

- Purpose
- Passion
- Meaning

That’s where grit and energy come from.

And as this video shows…
It’s hard to beat someone who never gives up.

Agree?👍

Whatever path we take, we rarely walk it alone.
That’s why we talk about:

- Shared values
- Shared vision
- Shared goals


Because when our direction aligns with others:

We find a connection.
We find momentum.
We find support.

Especially when it’s tough.

So whether you’re:

- Leaving a company
- Relocating to a new place
- Making bold career moves

Let’s remember: you’re not alone.

Agree?👍

The Chase 💨🏃 “Be careful what you wish for.”
We’re constantly chasing:

- The next bonus,
- The next promotion,
- The next big opportunity.

But at what cost?

Too often, we sacrifice:

- Our health,
- Our core values,
- Our relationships. 

In extreme cases, we work ourselves, sick!
Just to add some extra numbers to some spreadsheets.

Maybe it’s better to walk towards:

- fulfilment,
- finding meaning, 
- and making an impact…

Agree?👍

"But why do you need to wreck this company?"
"Because it's wreckable, alright."

Most people don't enter the workforce wanting to destroy anything.

They enter with:

- Purpose
- Energy
- Belief

But slowly, almost invisibly 
they get absorbed into systems 
that reward extraction over contribution.

You start learning the real rules:

Undermine quietly.
Outperform loudly.
Protect numbers at all costs.

You can always see a company's structure:

The hierarchy.
The spreadsheets.
The revenues and profits.

But you can't see the soul.

Because somewhere along the way,
making money replaced meaning.

In the film Wall Street, Bud Fox has an early awakening.

Not because the hours are long.
Not because the work is hard.

But because he realises something devastating:

For him to win,
someone else has to lose.
Including his own father.

That "You used me" moment
is exactly what many people feel when they leave companies.

Burnout isn't caused by workload.
It's caused by betrayal.

When values are promised 
but numbers decide.

When loyalty is preached 
but punished.

When you realise the game you played was wrong from the start, 
then walking away isn't a weakness.

It's clarity.

Agree?👍

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