Jan 14 A career ending mistake
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- Author: John Arundel
- Full Title: Jan 14 A career ending mistake
- Category:#articles
- Document Tags: career management Management
- Summary: Many people don’t plan for the end of their careers and may find themselves in unsatisfying jobs. It’s important to think about your career goals and take steps to achieve them, rather than just hoping for the best. Start planning now to ensure you reach a fulfilling and successful career destination.
- URL: https://bitfieldconsulting.com/posts/career/
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A senior IC role appeals to those who want to stay technical and keep their hands on the keyboard, or at least the mouse. You don’t have the time-consuming, cross-disciplinary responsibilities of a business owner, or the political challenges of a manager. You get to do all the fun stuff: the building and making. And you can do it until you choose to retire (View Highlight)
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Don’t wait for the company to train you. They prefer to promote people who don’t need training. Instead, once you’ve found the craft you love, you’ll need to dedicate yourself to mastering it. (View Highlight)
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Managing people is hard; much harder than programming. Computers just do what you tell them, whether that’s right or wrong (usually wrong). Anyone can get good at programming, if they’re willing to put in enough time and effort. I’m not sure anyone can get good at managing, and most don’t. Most managers are terrible. (View Highlight)
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A great manager understands what’s happening with each person in their team, and can be there to eliminate problems and roadblocks almost before they happen. Why shouldn’t you start doing this kind of thing right now, rather than waiting to be told? Sometimes the de facto leader of a team is simply the person that everyone turns to when they have a problem they can’t solve on their own. If that’s you, you may already be on the road to becoming a memorable manager—for the right reasons. (View Highlight)
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Chance favours the prepared mind. Never underestimate the role of serendipity. The perfect opportunity may show up just when you least expect it, but if you’ve never thought about what you want, how will you recognise it? (View Highlight)
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