Thursday, September 12, 2024

Skill UP Series World Of Work The Unexpected Shift

The Unexpected Shift 

#SelfMade  #WorkPlaceSeries Life Series +throughMylens 

Based on my personal story, this is just to highlight part of the bigger story of my journey in the world of work, having been employed in one place for more than a decade. 

Remember, there is usually a question: How long should one stay in one company or organisation before moving to the next one? 

In my opinion, there are many factors to consider, and through the organised Skill Up Master Session by Wilsen Initiative (Wi), it's one of the topics that we cover under Workplace Series. 

Workplace Series, developed under the Wilsen initiative program, seeks to help young new entry employees navigate the work-related terrains that are rarely taught in schools, for example, asking for a salary raise, how to disagree with your boss, how to quit, work ethics, personal branding, communication channels, and organisational culture, just to mention a few.

Currently I'm self-employed as a youth trainer, consultant, social entrepreneur, photographer, and graphic designer. Actually, it's my 7th year into the world of self-employment with a series of in-between short-term contracts after the shift happened in 2017 where I used to work in a 9am to 5pm job. 

I must admit it has been a rollercoaster of a ride trying to find a fitting culture, the elusive next job opportunity, countless regret emails, happy moments, rebranding, reconnection, and reframing everything into the future that I want to see in myself and my family.

Today I'm not where I was back in 2017, where the shift happened, but I'm also not yet done with what I want to do and where I want to be. 

The good news is that I'm no longer confused or afraid to pursue my dream and the vision amidst all the unexpected eventualities. 

As I continue forging forward, one thing that I always love to do is share my experiences and train the next generation of young employees and self-employed youth based on real-life examples of what they should consider at their current status within the world of work. 



Here are 10 important lessons I have picked in my journey shifting from employee into self-employment. I have learnt a lot, and here are just to list but a few pointers that helped me within the maze or puzzle, what I call the shift.

1. Learn devise skills and differentiate between job, work, and career.

2. Do more, be more, and be different.

3. Build professional networks. 

4. Don't sit comfortable at your current job; apply for other jobs and go for the interviews even if you have a job.

4. Never stop doing what you love and loving what you do. 

5. Strive to build value (knowledge, skill, and attitude) and get paid for what you love.

6. Choose friends wisely at workplaces and other social circles. 

7. Learn good money habits by saving, budgeting, investing, and spending wisely.

8. Break the walls of the comfort zone into the unknown zone that provides new insights and learning.

9. Never think that you're indispensable; you might be a star employee, but the time will come when the shift will happen when you're not ready and you won't get any advice on what next to do. 

10. Family will always stick with you no matter what happens, and good friends are still around in this world strive to connect with them. 

Related;

There's one principle or philosophy that I use called Show and Tell. 

It cut through many facets, especially for those who aspire to be self-employed or entrepreneurs. It is a crowded field where there seem to be diminishing opportunities, especially in the world of work as employees. Invite me for a session and I will share more with your trainees. 

šŸ“Œ Are you looking for an experienced, passionate, skilled, open-minded, and knowledgeable facilitator/trainer in the youth space?

I'm here to offer the best learning experience for your trainees, inculcating a new way of learning in this evolving world. 

Remember, any skill and knowledge acquired and not used anywhere is a waste of time and other resources.

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024

The Unexpected Shift

Bits and Pieces #SelfMade #WorkdOfWork

#TheShift

Tomorrow I will share an article that documents 10 important lessons I have picked in my journey shifting from employee into self-employment. I will share a list of pointers that helped me within the maze or puzzle, what I call the shift.

šŸ“Œ The Big Question ❓

{ How long should one stay in one company or organisation before moving to the next one? } My point of view loading... :)



In the mean time, these are my top 4 golden skills to traverse the world of work both as an employee and self-employed. 

1. Problem solving 
2. How to learn.
3. Time management 
4. Self-Management 
5. Financial Literacy 

Do you want to learn more? Invite me for a skill-up master session with your youth group at your location.

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Tuesday, September 10, 2024

10 Life-Changing Advise To Consider From My Diary: Self-Made, Bits and Pieces.

The Big Question ❓ Life Series, Bits and Pieces +throughMylens #SelfMade

I have just received this through my WhatsApp from a friend, and I thought I should share my reply with my network. Someone might be going through the same, and they stand to benefit. 

One of my taglines that I use often is Bits and Pieces, which is an account of my life episode or journey that has helped me craft a subset of Wilsen brand slogan like Self Made, +throughMylens, and the champion in you. 

As it is said in many circles, life isn't made of a straight line; even if you have everything sorted out, always expect a corner, a roundabout, and so on. 




10 Life-Changing Advise To Consider From My Diary: Self-Made, Bits and Pieces.

1. Evaluate everything. It's said that when you find yourself in a hole, you stop digging. 
2. The goal post-analysis: Re-adjust, Re-connect, Re-allocate and so on. Never change the goal, but always adjust your strategy.
3. Live within your means. Maintain good routines but also be bold to try new things that will make you think, do more, connect more etc.
4. Avoid people and situations that make you feel frustrated, helpless, and hopeless. 
5. Watch and read positive content that strengthens your hope, belief, aspirations, etc.
6. Talk to people who will help you make the situation better.
7. Do what you love and love what you do. 
8. Take everything that happens as part of the learning process rather than a punishment for what you did or didn't do.
9. Celebrate small wins like completing a task, enjoying your birthday, helping someone, etc.
10. Have a to-do list; remember to track your time and money.

šŸšØ Note : feel free to add your advise or secret on the comments section.

Quote Of the Day

"There is what people will say you can or can't do, but what matters most is what you decide to do and what you tell yourself who you are, can be, must be, and should become." - Wilson Masaka , Youth Advocate and Social Entrepreneur.

Never live a life of lies or what I call a fake life to please others, but rather be who you are and know where you are, what you want, and what you need, and live towards achieving your set goal even if it seems far away and impossible." Wilson Masaka, Youth Advocate and Social Entrepreneur.

šŸ“Œ Book a Skill Up Master Session

Do you want to learn more? Book a session for your youth group this September. Remember, every month I have 5 hours in my schedule to train or facilitate a session with a youth group within Nairobi on a pro-bono basis.

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