Most people "wait and see."
Dalia Lourenço
Most people "wait and see."
The problem is that’s how you end up in a job that’s unfulfilling, draining….
And usually paying less than you deserve.
Plus you might stick around, loyal as ever, only to get laid off one day.
For example, I knew someone who was loyal to her organization 20 years.
She didn’t love the job, but it was cushy, permanent and paid well.
She was shocked when her position was suddenly abolished.
Even worse, her visa was attached to her job so she couldn’t even stay in the country.
She had to give up her entire life.
Since she’d been so comfortable she hadn’t thought about her career purpose. And she certainly hadn’t invested in her self-branding and marketing skills.
That’s why these days you need to think like a CEO, not an employee waiting your turn.
You won’t get a promotion or your dream job just by doing your time at a company or organization.
If you don’t have a plan for your career you’ll fall into someone else’s
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