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What Does Our Profile Picture Say About Us? On social media, it’s common for people to hold onto images that reflect how they wish to be seen, rather than how they currently are. Some might choose photos from years ago, seeing themselves as they once were and believing there’s little difference between their past and present selves. It’s a way of holding onto a version of themselves that feels timeless. H owever, this often creates a gap between how we appear online and how we’re perceived in real life. For others, the moment of recalibration for anyone encountering the disconnect, as we instinctively adjust our expectations to match reality. This duality is reminiscent of the themes explored in Oscar Wilde’s “The Picture of Dorian Gray”. In the novel, Dorian’s portrait becomes a reflection of his true opposite might be true— they frequently update their self-perception but overlook updating their profile picture. When these two identities don’t align, it can lead to a
Ayşe Nazmiye Uça is the Founder and Chairman of the Turkish Payroll Association and established Turkey’s first payroll outsourcing company 26 years ago. Her company, Datassist, leads the market in technology-centered payroll services, catering to Fortune 500 companies and major Turkish corporations. Datassist excels in Regulation Technologies (RegTech) and continues to expand through strategic investments and business partnerships, aiming to offer comprehensive services in an evolving market. In 2024, Ayşe ranked 20th among Turkey’s top 100 female founders by Fast Company magazine, based on company turnover. Her life purpose is to shape organizations, create new opportunities, and guide her employees toward achieving their career goals. 14 I 04:05
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