Master of your domain. Keeper of the gate. Lord of the manor. However you want to call it, each of us has ultimate control over our actions. And in today's world, self determination is a priceless commodity.
Today's job market requires more of us than ever before. I read recently that gone are the days of the career cocoon. Trends say that we can no longer find a nice job with a nice company and settle down for oh, say 30 years and let the chips fall where they may. For a lot of us, this is just fine. Who wants to let someone else make the decisions for something as important as one's life? Who's drivin' this crazy train?
You want it? Then go get it! Keep working and keep trying. Keep networking and keep holding out for the thing you want most. From position promotion to just plain satisfaction, it's up to you.
But there is a catch. Part of managing your own career means being responsible for the same things a steady employer would. Like regular RRSP contributions or a pension plan. Like health benefits and life insurance. Strategically moving from one position to another includes being aware of the reprucussions of each move. Ask yourself questions like; Will you lose out on pension or can you transfer any savings over? Will I have to modify my personal insurance plan?
Being Lord of you Manor means more than reaping the benefits, it also means making the tough decisions. But as long as you're fine with that, rule away.
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