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The Invisible Barrier: How Talented Immigrants Break the 'Middle Job' Ceiling

The Invisible Barrier: How Talented Immigrants Break the 'Middle Job' Ceiling

The Invisible Barrier: How Talented Immigrants Break the 'Middle Job' CeilingHayley Sheppard
Published on: 14/01/2026

You have a job. You work harder than everyone. But you're miserable, overlooked, and exhausted. Here's why—and what actually breaks the invisible barrier.

Career

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I work with skilled immigrants building careers they’re proud of, confidence that feels like themselves again, and genuine community in their new country—without losing who they are in the process.​

This is where you learn to:

Position your expertise for this market

Navigate workplace culture with your identity intact

Steady the confidence wobbles that migration creates

Build real connections without the exhausting “networking” performance

In 30 minutes, we’ll explore what you’re building—your career, your confidence, your sense of home—and what support would make the biggest difference right now.​

Hayley Sheppard

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