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John Seraichyk, Browning Associates says, the
term “Career Change” is mostly mythological and not at all practical for many
domesticated financially responsible executives. What advice do you give a
45-year-old CFO with two kids in college who explains that she will consider
any career option as long it has nothing to do with accounting or overseeing a
corporation’s financial management? The likes of these fairytale transitions
make for good sales dialogue for career counselors and marketing firms, but are
typically far from reality.
Over 25 years, Browning Associates has learned over 25 years that transition happens over time; we the people each and everybody on the face of the planet, who presently trades hours of his life for a paycheck, must adapt an entrepreneurial mind-set. That’s right! You must always be in “selling/reinventing yourself” mode! Just as a large corporation is always diversifying its product and market demographic, you too must always be projecting at least five years ahead of your contending peers. The “job stability” mind-set is lethal to your long-term career success.
The instant you land your next position, update your resume, and begin transformation.
Over 25 years, Browning Associates has learned over 25 years that transition happens over time; we the people each and everybody on the face of the planet, who presently trades hours of his life for a paycheck, must adapt an entrepreneurial mind-set. That’s right! You must always be in “selling/reinventing yourself” mode! Just as a large corporation is always diversifying its product and market demographic, you too must always be projecting at least five years ahead of your contending peers. The “job stability” mind-set is lethal to your long-term career success.
The instant you land your next position, update your resume, and begin transformation.
Browning Associates says if you want to remain
successful and happy in your work, you must adapt my mantra; “If you are not in
transition you are in denial.” One of
the most successful product remodeling/transformations I have ever witnessed
was accomplished by the Toyota Corporation. Beginning with a
standard Camary, they added gold trim, leather, changed the name to Lexus
and doubled the price! You must realize you too are a commodity and must
continuously be cognizant of who may be in need of your product and how you
reinvent and constantly position and promote yourself for the future. This
won’t happen overnight! Career Change/redirection is an instilled mindset that
must be ever present if you expect to continue to successfully climb the “cliff
face” of success.
W2-employees and 1099ers alike must realize that there is no corporate safe haven; job security is a legend of the past mostly publicized by the * 40/40 Club.
*40/40 Club…An employee who works for the same company for 40 hours a week for 40 years and retires with a $40 gold watch.
Browning Associates best advice: If you are absolutely in love with your job, begin your transition action plan yesterday!
W2-employees and 1099ers alike must realize that there is no corporate safe haven; job security is a legend of the past mostly publicized by the * 40/40 Club.
*40/40 Club…An employee who works for the same company for 40 hours a week for 40 years and retires with a $40 gold watch.
Browning Associates best advice: If you are absolutely in love with your job, begin your transition action plan yesterday!
