📌 World Of Work Series +throughMylens 📸 Bits and Pieces
Today I'd like to give some thoughts based on my personal experiences as an employee. I've been employed and self-employed for at least 7 years in each, so I've gained expertise in both areas.
To all employees, keep in mind that you will not work with that firm or organisation indefinitely; one day, the shift will occur, and the worst part is when you will not be prepared or expecting it to occur.
Here are ten things you should master that will serve as your shield in the known or unknown future. Remember that your employer will retain their assets, monthly salary, and any other associated packs, but the following is what you require do if you wish to keep on track beyond your current job.
1. Financial Literacy - Build a savings plan or portfolio earlier. Remember, it's not based on how much but rather on inculcating the habit and culture of saving at the earliest time possible regardless of the amount.
2. Invest wisely – do due diligence and research around and start. There are many products in the financial market that you don't know exist that would save your future that the bank never tells you exist. In my experience banks (maybe not all) would like you to spend your money through their designed products or just keep your money intact in the name of safety.
3. Learn to earn – Learn new skills and stay on course within the career pathways, and most importantly, stay relevant.
4. Meaningful Networking – Getting people's telephone numbers or business cards if they are still in use isn't networking. Good networking means strategically finding synergies in people based on interests, passion and collaboration points. Always find common ground that will turn a meeting into a partnership.
5. Solve a problem – There are a million unsolved problems in the society. Choose one or two at most and create a solution around it.
6. Don't be obsessed by specific titles or roles, as an employee chance is that the title you're searching for might not exist in the other organisation's organogram. Learn to be flexible and build traits that will give you bargaining power regardless of your new title. Be an expert in your chosen field.
7. Do what you love, love what you do. Make self-discovery a continuous process. Never drop things that make you happy. For example, I love football, and wherever I go there will always be some element of it.
8. Be an initiator – there's no problem with searching for the next job to be employed, but also don't deny yourself an opportunity to start something even if you don't have all the required resources.
9. Explore the job market by applying for job opportunities even if you have a contract running. It is the only way to prepare and learn what's required by the next possible employer.
10. Build meaningful friendships in the workplace. Not everyone at your workplace has the best interests for your progress. Working together, going for lunch and laughing together doesn't necessarily mean everyone likes you; some of your workmates are your silent competitors eyeing your position, eagerly waiting for your exit.
Lastly, the day you leave that organisation or company, no one will care about your next endeavours other than your family. So create more time with your family because they got to see you in full circle.
📌 Quotes
💡 "The Wilsen Initiative philosophy and idea are founded on the basis of personal discovery to do more for oneself, family and community using available resources, noting time, skill and talent as the linchpin of everything." - Wilson Masaka , founder and team leader of Wilsen Initiative (Wi). Do More, Be More & Be Different.
🌱 "Never underestimate humble beginnings; plant your seed today, keep watering and nurturing it, and one day you will reap the fruits of your labour.
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