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The End of the 9-5: Embracing a Flexible Work Future
The traditional 9-5, five-days-a-week corporate office environment is a relic of the past, and I, for one, am never going back. This...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
May 28, 20246 min read
The Career Kaleidoscope & the Art of Portfolio Diversification (a.k.a. Musings on Portfolio Careers)
My upbringing was in a household that lived and breathed the virtues of a stable job, consistency, and diligent work - principles deeply...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Dec 14, 20238 min read
Embracing Mini-Retirements: A Path to Rejuvenation and Fulfillment
My husband, kids, and I recently spent a wonderful summer in Turkey, primarily in Istanbul at our family's apartment complex. This gated...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Sep 1, 20236 min read
From Novice to Ninja: 10 Common Mistakes New People Managers Make and How to Avoid them
I was both excited and nervous when I landed my first job as a people manager at Google. I had gotten promoted in my sales job but there...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jun 20, 202316 min read
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