Conversely, it might give you a stark message, that the career path you see for yourself is not a likely reality at your current employer.

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The German finance minister underlined that message when he said "Greece's path will be neither short nor easy".

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In each city, one message has been crystal clear: education is the path to the American Dream for the Hispanic community.

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In a message posted on the Internet, Ms Murden said crossing Lenny's path had helped exorcise her bad memories of the earlier voyage.

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Despite growing frustration with an austerity path to recovery in other troubled economies in the region, Cypriot voters have sent the message that they would rather saddle up with Brussels than fight another round.

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