23-06-2025
Work Advice: How to help a friend stuck on the career ladder
Reader: I'm writing on behalf of a dear friend who is the 'rugged individualist' type and not one to seek outside help or advice. She has climbed the corporate ladder to a director-level position and is well regarded in her field. She enjoys working on data analysis and research but is weary of administrative and managerial chores like vendor contracts and annual reviews. Also, she has hit a wall: There's no real opportunity to move further up at her firm, and there are very few firms in her industry with a department focused on her skill set. She has been in contact with recruiters, but nothing has come up. She's a few years from retirement.
