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It's weird that 'aiming higher' means getting a new job, more often than not.
I honestly think that workplaces, in general, pigeon hole a person into a role and that's all.
All the best in your search and progress.
If you can get a permanent government gig, they'll pay for your education in some cases.
I think there could've been scope to aim higher (expand my experience) at my last place, but not with the way management turned out in the last year.
My current gig is PT government, very low-level in the scheme of things (because at this exact moment I don't want a super challenging job), but an useful foot in the door after being denied opportunities all these years. I could easily do more complex roles with a bit of training but those positions are currently filled by fairly capable and willing people, so unless they leave, I think opportunities are limited (which is ok for now). I'll definitely stay for a year at least and see what else opens up.
Seeing how much further people who started around the time I did in this industry have gone, it's easy to feel a little bitter. But I can catch up and develop my own niche, I think...
You got a good head on your shoulders ๐