UX Mentor Diaries

UX Mentor Diaries

💥 Stop Confusing Loyalty with Fear

Many UXers think they're being faithful to their company. They're actually just afraid to leave.

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Marina Krutchinsky
Nov 29, 2025
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Most experienced designers don’t stay in stagnant roles because they lack skills.

They stay because they’ve convinced themselves they “OWE” the company something.

A supportive manager from two years ago.
A team that once took a chance on them.
A promotion that felt overdue but felt validating when it finally arrived.

It feels honorable to stay loyal.

But here…

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