Why does building a meaningful career feel so difficult today — especially when you’re starting from scratch in a new country?
In the second episode of the MVIDee Mentorship Programme Podcast, we speak with Liliya Terzieva — researcher, educator, systems thinker and Professor at The Hague University of Applied Sciences.
Together, we explore one of the biggest questions many young people face today: how do you build a career when there is no clear roadmap?
For many students and young professionals in the Netherlands, the challenge isn’t simply finding a job. It’s navigating uncertainty, adapting to a new environment, understanding an unfamiliar labour market, and trying to balance ambition, financial stability, creativity and personal fulfilment — all at once.
Rather than offering quick fixes, this conversation invites us to think differently about careers. Liliya shares why systems thinking, curiosity, collaboration and lifelong learning are becoming some of the most valuable skills we can develop in a fast-changing world.
Whether you’re choosing your first career path, starting over in a new country, or wondering how to build a future without burning out, this episode offers thoughtful insights and practical perspectives that will stay with you long after the conversation ends.
Listen now on Spotify — link in bio.