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Christine Hue · 25 Feb 2025
Junior Accounts Executive
I’ve stepped into a senior role at an MNC, and everything feels… massive. More meetings, more processes, and even getting approvals takes forever. The learning curve is steep, and I’m still adjusting. What was the hardest part for you when moving from SME to MNC? How did you adapt without losing that SME agility? Need all the advice I can get!
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Felisha Yap · 26 Feb 2025
Coming from an SME, the biggest shock was bureaucracy. I felt like I needed a permission slip just to breathe. 😆 What helped was figuring out who the key decision-makers were and building relationships with them. Also, learn the company’s internal systems ASAP, MNCs love their processes, and knowing how to work with them rather than against them saves time.
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