Not sure if it's an AIBU. Just pondering really. I've been a lone parent my entire adult life and I've been happy pottering along in "jobs" rather than aiming for a career as I didn't really have the energy with a young child too. Started a new role last year in a large company with scope for progress and promotions, DS older now and doesn't really need me much any more so I've been thinking it would be nice to do something for me and aim higher, earn some more money.
But I feel as though you have to be pretty ruthless and for "yourself" to work your way up. I don't mean being horrible to people, but not concerned with being popular or everybody's friend. I've not been there as long as some people on the team but I've been given more opportunities already as I'm outperforming them (not a boast, we are shown in the stats). I'm starting to wonder if they'd maybe resent me for it! But I guess that to get ahead, you can't worry about things like that. Is this just how it is?