Graduate, roll the dice, and grind for 40 years. For??

In Episode 10, here's what's on the agenda:

💡 Insight: Don't let your 9-to-5 take over your life, just let it fund your life.

📰 Unpopular Opinion: A Successful Career Path Doesn't Have to Be Linear

🧰 Expert Interview: You are more than just your job | Owen Cafe | TEDxQUT

✨Food For Thought: 3 Reasons Why Your Identity Extends Beyond Your Job

Insights:

Linking your sense of self-worth to your job can be problematic because many companies no longer reward long-term loyalty.

Layoffs are occurring across all levels of employment, including among senior employees.

When your job defines who you are, it becomes more challenging to explore

• Alternative paths and adapt your skills,

• Making it harder to consider different career options or

• Pivot in a new direction.

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Unpopular Opinion

A Successful Career Path Doesn't Have to Be Linear

The classic career model is like a predictable board game: Graduate, roll the dice, climb that corporate ladder for 40 years, and hope to land on "Retire in Peace." But life's not a board game, and your career shouldn't be either.

You know, careers nowadays don't often follow a straight path from beginning to end.

Many successful folks I know, they're always open to exploring new opportunities along the way.

It's interesting, the average American worker, believe it or not, changes jobs about 12 times in their career.

And get this, a whopping 91% of millennials, they expect to switch jobs every three years!

But you know what? I've seen it in action. Having an open and flexible mindset, that's a real game-changer for success.

So, your current career? It's not the final destination, just another stop on your journey.

Expert Interview:

You are more than just your job | Owen Cafe | TEDxQUT

Owen Café, is driven by the potential for positive change in our communities and ecological systems. Here he talks about how focusing solely on career aspirations can inadvertently create pressure and stress.

When we acknowledge that individuals are more than their jobs, we prioritize their overall well-being, including mental, emotional, and physical health.

People have various roles in life, such as being a friend, family members, community members, or volunteers.

Emphasizing that these roles are equally important as a career can help individuals develop a well-rounded sense of self.

Food For Thought:

3 reasons why your Identity should extend beyond your job

In a society where work means everything, retirement can sometimes lead to depression.

That's why you should ensure your identity isn't wrapped up in your work, no matter what stage you're at in your career.

Here are 3 reasons you should not let your job determine your identity.

• Diversify Your Identity:

  Don't let your job define you entirely. Pursue hobbies and interests outside of work to enrich your life and provide stability in retirement.

• Build Resilience:

  Depending solely on your job for identity is risky. Economic downturns or health issues can disrupt your career. Diversifying your identity helps you adapt to unexpected challenges.

• Prioritize Well-being:

  An exclusive focus on work can lead to burnout and neglect of health. Prioritize self-preservation, ensuring mental and emotional well-being throughout your career and retirement.

Closing Thoughts: 

It's important to shift the conversation away from the traditional "What do you want to be when you grow up?" question and instead engage children and teenagers in discussions that foster self-discovery, holistic development, and a broader understanding of their potential beyond their future job.

This approach not only supports personal growth but also encourages a more resilient and well-rounded perspective on life.

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