Good Read from thread - Is mid-career unemployability the big issue no one's talking about?
Some key points from the thread
- Hit refresh button and run your own startup in any sector build new skills explore new opps
- Help others as much as possible.
- I agree with you and I believe most experienced professionals are actually wasting their expertise by working as an employee and paying lakhs in income taxes
- I think everyone who is good at what they do and are over 40 should learn to become a consultant.
- There is a lot of value in being able to bring people together, solving problems holistically and from first principles
- Building your career progression to have higher impact, bigger outcomes, critical decision making and mentoring the next tier is the way to go.
- The skillsets you have acquired through your career is the USP that you have
- Growth in terms of skills, decision making, managing complexity or mentoring people
- Putting a self-paced learning system in place, ranging from making time, choosing learning goals, and modes that work for you
- Embracing lifelong learning opportunities, staying updated with industry trends, and acquiring new skills can help seasoned professionals remain relevant and valuable in a competitive landscape.
- Most importantly, one must maintain a strong professional network and stay visible in their industry to stay top of mind among one's peers and discover new opportunities.
Keep Exploring!!!
