Kenya, May 29 -- My name is Linet. By the time I was 28 years old, I had achieved what many people in my job only dream about. I became the CEO of a successful company. But it wasn't easy.
Just a year before that, I almost gave up on my career completely.
I have always been ambitious. I graduated at the top of my class, got internships at good companies, and worked extra hours to show my dedication. Still, when it came to leadership roles, they always chose someone else.
"You're too young." "We need someone with more experience." "Maybe next time."
These phrases became a regular part of my life. I watched less qualified men get promoted just because they were older or had connections.
Once, I trained a man who later became my boss. I smiled when they congratulated him, but I cried in the bathroom afterwards. Continue Reading
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