Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage
And then is heard no more: it is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
-- Macbeth, Act 5, Scene 5
Frankie and Slim
Happy New Year
Monday, October 08, 2018
FORGET LOYALTY
Question Of The Week 10-08-18
What advice would you give a young person just starting their career?
Lots of good advice there. I used to be a careers adviser and discovered that young people differ in what motivates them & what they want out of a career. Some look for jobs with lots of money others want to do work that helps people etc. My advice was that they should get the best qualifications they could as it's harder to get them later but to remember it's never too late. Also if they don't like what they are doing, then change their job. It's easier to do a job you like than one you don't and they have a lot of years ahead of them in their working life. What I also discovered is that most listen to their parents rather than professional advisers. After all what do they know about the world of work!
Make a great first impression.
ReplyDeleteI am not equipt to give advice. Work hard, but remember to have fun?
ReplyDeleteOkay kid....this ain't school any longer. Welcome to the real world. One thing to remember...find out what the game is and PLAY IT.
ReplyDeleteMake sure you love what you are doing?
ReplyDeleteBe your own boss.
ReplyDeleteNo matter who you work for, you are really your own boss and responsible for doing your current job well and looking for your next job.
ReplyDeleteListen, watch, learn...be interested....
ReplyDeleteAll good advice! I would add: Everything you do has your name on it, even if only you know.
ReplyDeleteSave a certain portion of your pay every week without fail. Save, save, save. Start with 10% and work up if you can. Don't end up old and broke.
ReplyDeleteStart saving early. And don't get romantically involved with people you work with.
ReplyDeleteBe teachable.
ReplyDeleteMake sure your ladder is leaning against the right wall and be flexible.
ReplyDeleteGet paid enough!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, don't do stuff that injures your back
ReplyDeleteStudy for a good career, save your money, don't over-strain your body, and take care of your teeth.
ReplyDeleteLots of good advice there. I used to be a careers adviser and discovered that young people differ in what motivates them & what they want out of a career. Some look for jobs with lots of money others want to do work that helps people etc. My advice was that they should get the best qualifications they could as it's harder to get them later but to remember it's never too late.
ReplyDeleteAlso if they don't like what they are doing, then change their job. It's easier to do a job you like than one you don't and they have a lot of years ahead of them in their working life.
What I also discovered is that most listen to their parents rather than professional advisers. After all what do they know about the world of work!