About The Native Concern:

My life has been an uphill battle. Estranged from family, it’s been just me and my mother since my grandmother passed 15 years ago. I worked my way to become a Principal Product Manager in AI/ML, but in April 2024, workplace politics forced me to quit, losing my work. Despite multiple interviews, offers fell through mysteriously due to hiring freezes or unrelated issues. My mother was diagnosed with cancer in July, and as her sole caregiver, I’ve lost all savings and am in debt. She wishes to see me married, but it feels distant now. In my career, I’ve succeeded in winning over colleagues and higher-ups but struggled with lasting relationships with direct managers. I dream of building something of my own a decade from now but need financial stability first. I want to understand my career and financial prospects, what to focus on, and how to increase my chances of success while avoiding pitfalls.

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