Turning
around your career
by: Maurice L Bonamigo, August 2005
1) Be open
There is a danger
in aiming to narrowly in any field. Most of the things that I have done
in my career; I never had any intention of doing. But it was a way to
get in the door. The purpose is to be willing to take some detours to
get where you want to go. Also, you never can tell when one of those detours
may prove to be the more interesting road of travel.
2) Stay fresh
Whatever project
I’m working on at the moment, whether I’ve done it 5000 times,
I always treated it as though it is the first time. I always expect more
of myself than someone who is just going through the motions. If you think
for one moment that your employers or employees will not take note of
that mindset, you’re kidding yourself.
3) Get a life
and have a life
It is important that
you cultivate outside interests; this will keep you fresh. I know people
who have trouble discussing anything but their work. Personally, this
does not strike me as a particular healthy way to live. That’s why
I say to these people whose life is their work, “get a life”,
you just might be happier
4) Forget
hype
If you have a project
that has become successful, take a deep breath, and think twice before
you start to transfer that accomplishment to yourself personally. Being
in the spotlight can be a tricky thing. But if you understand that your
accomplishment will fade away one day or move on to someone else, you
will be much better to cope should that happen.
5) Be kind
Remember this, if
you start rooting against someone, karma will show you that the other
person will always win. Personally I believe that this is the law of life.
Time and time again we have all asked, why has that jerk just received
that promotion? Always remember, be good to others, be loyal to your company,
and true to yourself, and you will find that justice does prevail!
