This is something I've been thinking about for a while.
You know we all have a picture of ourselves, how we will work harder, get promotions faster, and eventually rise to the top of our respective corporate ladders, all in record time.

Well, things are changing. In fact, for some of us, our careers will be over way before we expect. Just ask the guys who got laid off from banks recently. Many of them will probably never get another bank job in their lifetime. Is it over for these guys?

So let me pose a question. If your career ends today (and I mean ends!), what would you do next?
For me, it's definitely a trading business! Energy, telecoms, technology. I will definitely go into buying and selling, and solutions. What about you guys?

Well, i guess because of what happen in the banking industry and the economic meltdown should teach us a lesson.

i need to acquire a skill that can make me stand on my own or makes me relevant to another industry.

Do you know that even the buying and selling have their challenges too.

From day one i should plan my exit so that if i'm told to go, i will be prepare for it.

For me, training and consultancy in the PM/energy/engineering sectors. . . .
Also, i will carefully dabble into investments. . .

Self employment is the best though it depends,dats why am in computer engr come rain come sunshine. INVESTMENTS ARE SEEDLINGS BEING PLANTED

welcome on board Chesfrank.

when career ends!Can a career end? Career is a means of livelihood,it ends when a
man dies,then we can say he has a successful career.

A man that lost his job still has hope,he has the knowledge and experience!
what he can do is first be determined to continue his life and made effort to
move on.

he must also work in hand with his career coach,for reassessment and strategies for the challenges ahead.

Since all industry can absorb all discipline, will do well by seeking for information on options available to him.
For instance,he can be equipped with information on getting fast oil jobs in line with his level,visiting ,www.plumoiljobcareers.com might be an excellent place to start the search.

Lots of resources are also available online to help in reshaping his career.
thanks.

They said a stich in time saves nine.
Don't wait until you are laid off, you can have other sources of income. some of them will not take your time, for example visit www.webinar.freevar.com to see what you can add to your stream of income.

i think it is good for one to plan ahead and acquire more skill to be relevant in other field.
some people just stay on the same spot. get a masters or a proffessional certification and move on.

i know people who are still in the banks with school cert. you need to prepare yourself this days.

I would engage myself in some sort of private bussiness men this is a really tricky question

toyecoach:

welcome on board Chesfrank.

when career ends!Can a career end? Career is a means of livelihood,it ends when a
man dies,then we can say he has a successful career.

A man that lost his job still has hope,he has the knowledge and experience!
what he can do is first be determined to continue his life and made effort to
move on.

he must also work in hand with his career coach,for reassessment and strategies for the challenges ahead.

Since all industry can absorb all discipline, will do well by seeking for information on options available to him.
For instance,he can be equipped with information on getting fast oil jobs in line with his level,visiting ,www.plumoiljobcareers.com might be an excellent place to start the search.

Lots of resources are also available online to help in reshaping his career.
thanks.

Thank you for that point. I dont think a career can ever end except the man dies. A job can end. A career is what you are trained for usually from school. An accountant in a bank can be an accountant anywhere else. If one is laid off in a bank, he can try other sectors but due to the recession, it can take longer to get a new job. My advice, if you can, add value to your qualification till the recession is over. You can learn new skills like sewing ( may sound funny, but its true). If not then, start a biz you are interested in.

will prolly try to play to my strenghts

small scale it consultancy/support,

freelance engineering design ( getting contacts is the real bitch)

a friend actually did just that pissed off with the way things were at his employer, he upped and resigned.

AjanleKoko:


For me, it's definitely a trading business! Energy, telecoms, technology. I will definitely go into buying and selling, and solutions.

Same here

I have my own business already, aside been an employee in another company.
I can't depend only on my salary.

You know guys, it's very easy to say you'll do this and that at the end of your career. There are lots of things to facilitate that. Infact, financing of the business and the experience you need to have may not practically be as easy as one may think.

Generally, start gaining experience on whatever you want to do, say on the side business; and plan for the finances required. Go for a business that will not send you to the streets if it doesn't work out. Believe me, it doesn't always just workout well.

Also the use of all payoff money to invest in a new business should be discouraged; especially the one you don't have experience on. If it doesn't workout, you may go begging as you may not have anything left to take care of your basic needs.

oyb:

will prolly try to play to my strenghts

small scale it consultancy/support,

freelance engineering design ( getting contacts is the real naughty woman)

a friend actually did just that pissed off with the way things were at his employer, he upped and resigned.

Best way forward in my view.

Self employment/being a business owner is it.

No point depending solely on salaried work.

AM even thinking of which business to go into since i believe after i get married,i wont be allowed to work again.And am not really a business person cos i can stand the stress.
It pays to be on ur own be4 or have something of ur own.I wont have the opportunity to work where i am now if my boss had not started his business 20yrs ago.So i need to help youths by employing them as well.

i've got so many business ah-deas, i pray i can actualise one of them this year though. i'm not waiting for my career to end before i start my business.

as to what exactly, i find i'm drawn to fashion.

Well to me, the end of one career is the beginning of another career. What matters in life is the ability to adapt to a new career path in life. That is why we should all be prepared to face the uncertainty in life even if it means being self employed. For big officers who will find it difficult to change to a lower level job, they will definetly go for investment. Politics is another lucrative career, no target, no stress, very easy.

Career ends? Everybody should read this from Peter Drucker. Click, print or save and make sure you read.

http://www.sld.cu/galerias/pdf/sitios/revsalud/managing_oneself.pdf

how can a career end? getting sacked doesnt mean a career has ended

if anyone sacks me, ill look for another job. If i dont get, ill trade anythn

tkb417:

how can a career end? getting sacked doesnt mean a career has ended

if anyone sacks me, ill look for another job. If i dont get, ill trade anythn

Even cocaine

i'm sorry if my post was wooly

i'll trade anythin legal

stillgrds:

Career ends? Everybody should read this from Peter Drucker. Click, print or save and make sure you read.

http://www.sld.cu/galerias/pdf/sitios/revsalud/managing_oneself.pdf

Nice article.

well, work in a bank presently but into other stuff as well. fish farming, kiddie party packs and fx trading(just starting off tho, so still pretty much a juvy!)

I wiill go back to my village and establish a school. Finance? I will get a loan.

tkb417:

how can a career end? getting sacked doesnt mean a career has ended

if anyone sacks me, ill look for another job. If i dont get, ill trade anythn

Human parts as well

MrCrackles:

Human parts as well

msheww
u no see my edited post above

I'm still young for my career to end.

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