Kerensa is looking to sell out. SAME! I've been laid off since 10/23 and I'll take anything that will pay my rent. Big ag, pharma, oil etc even if they don't align with my values unfortunately...
Kerensa, I'll skip the "thoughts and prayers" and get right to the (un)solicited advice. First, I've been in your shoes many times. One time, I got to fight back and won (juicy story that one). But today, things are different. Very different. I haven't seen things this bad since I graduated college, and you don't want to know how many centuries ago that was. So what does one do when one's own red carpet is pulled out from under them? You make a new carpet. You reinvent yourself. Maybe that means going into new sectors. Using your skills and talents in ways you never thought about. Or starting a small business so you're not dependent on "employers." That's what I did, all those years ago.
Go a little wild, outside the comfort zone. Reverse engineer what you actually want out of a career. A lot of people for example are moving from traditional advertising and marketing into clean tech and climate tech. Some are changing their lives completely. Bottom line, when the tried and true no longer is, you have a blank slate and the only person who can draw new things on it is you.
Great interview!! And I agree with Perry… nothing at all wrong with selling out. Usually the people telling you not to do it are fairly well off and comfortable themselves (or have a spouse who works!!). And that’s great advice from Birgitte!
Kerensa is looking to sell out. SAME! I've been laid off since 10/23 and I'll take anything that will pay my rent. Big ag, pharma, oil etc even if they don't align with my values unfortunately...
Kerensa, I'll skip the "thoughts and prayers" and get right to the (un)solicited advice. First, I've been in your shoes many times. One time, I got to fight back and won (juicy story that one). But today, things are different. Very different. I haven't seen things this bad since I graduated college, and you don't want to know how many centuries ago that was. So what does one do when one's own red carpet is pulled out from under them? You make a new carpet. You reinvent yourself. Maybe that means going into new sectors. Using your skills and talents in ways you never thought about. Or starting a small business so you're not dependent on "employers." That's what I did, all those years ago.
Go a little wild, outside the comfort zone. Reverse engineer what you actually want out of a career. A lot of people for example are moving from traditional advertising and marketing into clean tech and climate tech. Some are changing their lives completely. Bottom line, when the tried and true no longer is, you have a blank slate and the only person who can draw new things on it is you.
Identifying with you, Kerensa! Also since Jan 2023. I'm subbing and door dashing and freelancing. Le sigh
Great interview!! And I agree with Perry… nothing at all wrong with selling out. Usually the people telling you not to do it are fairly well off and comfortable themselves (or have a spouse who works!!). And that’s great advice from Birgitte!