Vocabulary
Having a lot of skill or success in something.
accomplished
To succeed in something difficult or competitive.
overcome
A period of learning a job by working with someone who already does it.
apprenticeship
To arrive at, reach, or be in a particular place, situation, or state, often as a result of a series of events or actions.
end up
To continue living your life, especially after a period of difficulty or interruption.
Get on in life
Temporarily delaying or pausing career advancement or activity for a period of time
Putting one's career on hold
A person's progress or path through their job or career.
road
To become accustomed to or comfortable in a new place or situation
Settle in
To attempt or make an effort at something, usually for the first time
Tried their hand
The process of progressing, advancing, or succeeding in life, particularly through one's own efforts and choices
Making one's way
Motivation or strong desire to succeed.
drive
When something becomes successful or popular quickly.
take off
They are starting to feel confident and to deal with things successfully.
Found their feet
Having enough assets and/or income streams to cover your living expenses
Financially independent
To follow someone else's example or career path.
footsteps
To officially give something to someone in authority.
hand in
Someone continued to be successful after a particular event or decision, and that success has been consistent ever since
Never looked back
a quick or clever way of doing something that one has learned usually as part of one's job
tricks of the trade