Brussels career & life

The quiet work of a young woman building authority in a male-dominated industry in Brussels

Happy International Women's Day!

Mar 5 • Gabrielė Šimakauskaitė

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February 2026

Happy in love and at work in Brussels - mission possible

Valentine's day edition about what shapes our professional and personal experiences in Brussels

Feb 13 • Gabrielė Šimakauskaitė

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January 2026

The real secret to balance is having fun but why so many struggle with it in Brussels?

Getting lost in doing it all to feel worthy & and what really matters in life for long-term happiness

Jan 22 • Gabrielė Šimakauskaitė

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I stayed in Brussels over holidays and I loved it

About my holiday mission this year - making Brussels feel like HOME I don't need an escape from

Jan 8 • Gabrielė Šimakauskaitė

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December 2025

Why no one is reading your cover letter in the EU Bubble

How to stop sounding like every other candidate & stop being afraid to speak your authentic mind

Dec 10, 2025 • Gabrielė Šimakauskaitė

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November 2025

When your perfect CV isn't landing a job in Brussels

Don't read this if you're looking for CV tips for the EU Bubble

Nov 26, 2025 • Gabrielė Šimakauskaitė

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An ode to cancelling the stress culture in the Brussels bubble

Why stress doesn't have to be the status quo & what to change it with

Nov 19, 2025 • Gabrielė Šimakauskaitė

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Making lateral career moves - what does it mean in Brussels & mindset around it

The bigger picture of changing jobs in Brussels & when is the right time to make a move

Nov 5, 2025 • Gabrielė Šimakauskaitė

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October 2025

Your career is your responsibility and that’s a good thing

How taking responsibility saved my career & what to do when you're not in a place you want to be at

Oct 29, 2025 • Gabrielė Šimakauskaitė

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Embracing my inner child in my public affairs career

Growing up multi-passionate & how it's helped me to become a successful public affairs professional in Brussels

Oct 22, 2025 • Gabrielė Šimakauskaitė

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Autumn Blues: surviving the seasonal weather change

Why this time of the year can feel heavy & how I’m (not) dealing with it

Oct 15, 2025 • Gabrielė Šimakauskaitė

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What does it take to confidently speak your mind in Brussels?

Cynicism as the killer of sincerity & what skills and mindset shifts have helped me speak my mind

Oct 8, 2025 • Gabrielė Šimakauskaitė

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