Can You Really Recession-proof Your Career?
Wow! It’s been a long time since I posted. We are busy getting the new website up and rolling. Check us out at Career Crossroads.
I’ll be back at it again next week, but in the meantime, here’s an article that was sent to me about recession-proofing your career. See if it makes sense for you. http://www.bankaholic.com/579/recession-proof-careers/
September 14th, 2008 at 4:43 am
Nice article but it is not your career that has to be Recession-Proof, its your life style, your family, your marriage and your skills that have to be Recession-Proof.
You have to be ready to accomodate your”SELF” to whatever economic enviroment comes your way. And it is something you should be working through with your spouce/partner and children - so there are no surprises and heartaches when the shit hits the fan.
“Be Prepared” is the phrase I grew up with during my short life with the Boy Scouts in the Bronx. And it has served me well. From a shy New Yorican boy that didn’t know how to speak in only one language - because Spanlish and Street Slang was my predominant language - I have grown up (49) to have a diverse background - therefore allowing me to adjust and progress economically.
I see many families get stuck with a GREAT CAREER for 10 to 20 years. And then the head lights hit them on a wining country road on their way to retirement. No where to turn, no one on the road but you and maybe a few passengers. Who do you call for help?
Well, don’t just plan to work at a great PLACE with a great JOB. Make plans for a major road trip, which should include retirement planning, skills enhancement, and professional coaching.
And always have that emergency phone number of a family member, friend and/or pass co-workers that offered you a job along the path of life. You may needed, even if it is for a short term. Hey, I remember delivering pizza with a 4 year degree hanging on my wall.
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Sean, you are doing a great thing here with this blogging and career stuff. Let me know if I could be of any assistance.
Eliud Gautier
http://www.EliudGautier.com
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October 1st, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Career in healthcare is promising, but I do not patience for sick people and I forget to wash my hands. We always need funeral parlors, people are always dying to get in this field. You can always go into politics where there is no experience necessary. Or you can volunteer but be warned there is no money in it.