Many industrial hygienists graduate from school, enter the workplace, and find themselves in the role of "the expert." This pressure can be isolating and stressful, and may lead some to consider abandoning the profession. This roundtable will openly discuss these professional challenges and provide practical solutions to help early-career IHs cope with these stresses. Speakers will give examples from their own experiences and provide practical tips on how to work others when you are the solo IH, how to build a network within the IH community to obtain professional support, and how to build a non-EHS network to enhance effective communication skills. The session will conclude with a panel discussion led by two recent graduates now in the field. Attend to gain ideas on how to make your career more rewarding and share your success stories with students and early career professionals in attendance.