Comments on: Despite recession, it might be time to move on

By: Playing defense with your career only takes you so far… | Cube Rules

Playing defense with your career only takes you so far… | Cube Rules — Sat, 02 May 2009 22:35:02 +0000

[...] our careers, there is a point where it no longer feels right to play defense. We’ve cut back so much that we no longer learn new skills. We do anything our management [...]

By: anand

anand — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:44:21 +0000

Good article…I am one of those guys worried about a job change. I have an offer in hand thats paying me 50% more than what i am getting now. But i am confused and too scared to move at these rough times….

By: anand

anand — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:44:00 +0000

By: Scot

Scot — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:57:29 +0000

Sital, it is about self-esteem, but it is easy to get pounded into corporate submission if we are not careful. We agree to take on this project here, take on some added responsibilities there, watch a few people get laid off in our department and all of a sudden we’re working on stuff we don’t like, working longer hours and messing up our family life and are scared of losing our job when there is no time to look for a new job because of the working hours.

So self-esteem is important; there are times, however, where it takes a while to kick back in!

By: Scot

Scot — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:57:00 +0000

So self-esteem is important; there are times, however, where it takes a while to kick back in!

By: Scot

Scot — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:54:28 +0000

Thanks, Rebecca. I was truly inspired by your career change in the midst of the mess we are in right now.

By: Scot

Scot — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:54:00 +0000

Thanks, Rebecca. I was truly inspired by your career change in the midst of the mess we are in right now.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:06:20 +0000

Great post, Scot. The recession can definitely be an opportunity for you to showcase your strongest skills – employers need people who can help their companies!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:06:00 +0000

Great post, Scot. The recession can definitely be an opportunity for you to showcase your strongest skills – employers need people who can help their companies!

By: Sital

Sital — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:06:49 +0000

Agree totally

2 points i’d add:

1. You only want ONE job. It doesnt matter how people get laid off – there will still always jobs out there

2. It’s all about self esteem – if you place a high value on yourself and believe there are employers out there that you can make a contribution to – and will value that contribution – you won’t stick around in a job that is killing the rest of your life. If you are really clear about the results you have delivered to date, can articluate them coherently to other firms and are persisten – there will be opportunities in any market – after all you only want ONE job right?!