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Scenario

Why overperforming as an immigrant can backfire

I work twice as hard as my colleagues to prove I belong here but the harder I work the more they seem to resent me and I don't understand what I'm doing wrong.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Compensatory excellence can trigger resentment rather than acceptance, making belonging more elusive through effort.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Immigration & Cultural Transition?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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