Pivoting Safety: Leaving the Restaurant Industry Behind (Part 7 of 10) Part 7: Networking is Harder Than Anyone Admits
Can we be honest for a minute?
Networking can be uncomfortable.
As an operations leader, I'm used to solving problems, coaching teams, and managing difficult situations.
But reaching out to complete strangers and asking for advice?
That doesn't always come naturally.
What I've learned during this transition is that networking isn't really about asking for jobs.
It's about learning.
It's about understanding industries, building relationships, and hearing the experiences of people who've already walked a path you're considering.
Some of the best advice I've received didn't come from an interview.
It came from a conversation.
A LinkedIn message.
A cup of coffee.
A quick phone call.
Career transitions aren't accomplished alone.
They're built through relationships.
And for someone who used to hate networking, that's been one of the most valuable
lessons of all.
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