Career is one word that is probably the most misunderstood word by people. Some important aspects to reflect while discussing one’s career.
- Each one of us is unique and has a different career, even if the names and words attached look similar.
- Career is intrinsic and is determined by the individual’s status in terms of his knowledge and skills. Promotions are contextual. If we look around our own professional life, we will notice several examples of promotions that have ended in disaster and probably end of the career for the individual.
- Promotions are always indicative of vertical growth. Career can go in any direction
- Promotions are contextual and driven by organizational policies. Career is driven by an individual’s drive.
Career takes shape as we go along in our life. A good career is dependent on
- How one interacts with the ecosystem in which one lives and grow
- What actions one takes to create an impact on the ecosystem
- How one expands the ecosystem by continuous learning and making bets use of the opportunity
The situation and events can change careers and can have a significant impact on one’s life. A few examples of a great career and career changes
Valmiki’s career had a turning point from a robber to a sage who went on to create the world’s richest and oldest epic Ramayana
Dhirubhai Ambani is known to have started his career as a worker in a gas station. He went on to build his career as an entrepreneur, and today his legacy is one of the largest enterprises in the world