We Are Humans

If you were thinking this would be another article about AI, or maybe against it, some sci-fi. Nah, unfortunately, I’m going to disappoint you. But who knows, maybe what I’m about to share could help you or someone close to you somehow.

Indeed, this is the introduction to a series of texts where I will discuss some real experiences I’ve lived through directly or indirectly over my 40-something years of life and 20+ years of career, how I overcame them or didn’t, and continue to fight.

These texts remind us that we are human beings who interact with other human beings and that we all have problems, difficulties, gifts, skills, and especially individuality. This means we all have different experiences and times to react (or not), which will require empathy and understanding.

And what are the?topics??

This series will serve as an umbrella for themes that directly touch professional life and workplace challenges, including mental health, immigration, and job market dynamics. The topics explored will not be static, reflecting the continuous evolution of experiences and learnings in the corporate world. I will address issues that resonate with professional insecurities and victories and the emotional dilemmas faced in our careers. In the comments below, I will be open to suggestions, encouraging everyone to contribute and enrich the discussions.

Why will I talk a lot about?myself?

Because these are the only experiences in which I have some ownership. Each of us will live through and feel each experience differently, even if they are similar situations.

However, as mentioned above, I will also share experiences I witnessed indirectly, as a spectator, or participated in some way. In these cases, for obvious reasons, I will not mention names.

Who are these posts?for?

They are for you, a human being living in this insane world, facing an increasingly demanding and competitive job market, who has fears, is anxious, doesn’t know what to do, and doesn’t even know they need help.

This series is also for those who interact with other humans and must handle similar situations directly or indirectly.

I hope this will help those who identify with any of the topics. It may generate reflections in those who feel something is wrong but haven’t yet discovered what exactly, as well as those who are watching someone go through similar situations and don’t know how to handle it.

Have you ever considered mentoring??

I have, and I do it daily with my team, friends, and former colleagues. I learn every day from them, whether by observing or listening, to look at myself to identify my fears and insecurities and reflect on how to overcome the difficult situations that will always be in the way.

Although I enjoy it, extra mentoring requires energy I cannot offer. I need that energy to care for myself and my family and achieve my goals.

I found Medium a good way to share these experiences and help people without getting directly involved. I decided to stop delaying what I had been procrastinating for years: writing to share experiences and help others. As a good introvert, I prefer to write. So here we go. I hope you like it.

Why Portuguese and?English?

As a Brazilian with a wide network of contacts in Brazil, I consider it essential to ensure the content is accessible to everyone. Therefore, each article in the “We Are Humans” series will be available in two versions: one in Portuguese and one in English. In this way, I hope to touch the hearts and minds of a diverse audience, reflecting the multiplicity of experiences that shape our humanity. This bilingual approach facilitates access and celebrates the various facets of my personal and professional journey.

Do you want to read in Portuguese? Somos Humanos

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