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April 18, 2024

Good Read - Is mid-career unemployability the big issue no one's talking about?

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.
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