I know a number of people don’t see the value of LinkedIn. I, however, find a valuable tool, both as a networking tool and for advice in this continuously morphing economy and job market. Today, I came across this gem with the first line ‘The common advice is to find a stable role with a good team and “vest and chill”.’
I’ve heard that advice for most of my life, though mostly when I was young. Especially to young sailor me. Do the minimum, don’t attract attention…these pieces of advice are rather alluring on the surface. They seem to appease fear, any adversity to risk, to minimise the chances of failure. However, as Mr. LoPrimo, the writer of the post, points out, you’re relying on pure luck. I’ve long given up on that mindset, even though it still haunts me.
For years, I’ve “given plenty of thought” to where I am going. My challenge? There are so many options and variations, it’s so damn hard to pick amongst them. I guess that’s preferable than sitting here after a layoff wondering where I should apply.
I want my career to be more than reacting; I want proactivity, to be ahead of the curve. I don’t want to be playing the game of scrambling to find work again. And to be evolving in a direction of my choice. So I build myself, my mind, pointing towards the future I want.
What about you?
