Our jobs are no longer as safe as they used to be.
A generation ago, it was common to have lifelong careers at one company.
It was a hallmark of success.
Alternative options just didn’t exist.
In the year 2023, the world couldn’t be more different.
Linear career paths are no longer the norm.
If you think that relying on just your one job is enough, well, you might want to consider it.
Everything might be fine and dandy until…
It isn’t.
And you don’t want to be caught with your pants down!
So what can you do?
1️⃣ Be honest with yourself
Do you really love your job?
Is there true long-term stability in this field?
What are you doing as an “insurance policy” in case something unforeseen, e.g. retrenchment, happens?
Side hustles are easy to find and you don’t have to look too far.
Just leverage on your existing skill set to start building a small stable of clients outside.
You never know where those opportunities might lead you to.
2️⃣ Invest in yourself
We Asians are the most stingy when it comes to investing in ourselves, but we really shouldn’t be.
The S&P isn’t the only thing you can invest in.
There isn’t even a guarantee on investments when it comes to stocks!
Investing in yourself, on the other hand, could reap dividends for decades to come - you’re gaining more skills, becoming more marketable and staying relevant as AI continues to change the world.
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3️⃣ Speak to people!
The best way to know what’s happening in your industry (and what might be coming) is to just speak to people.
Speak to your colleagues, your managers and even your executives if the chance arises.
Subscribe to relevant newsletters and podcasts, set Google Alerts for key industry players and trends, and maybe even start a Medium account of your own to highlight your learnings as you go.
You never know who will read and later come knocking on your door!
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