Going with the token of long-term thinking/presence, other than being committed to my lifestyle, ventures, and followers/customers, I don’t believe that I want to be at a single employer for more than 5 years. I think employers ask that just to ensure they don’t lose the investments on the employee 5 years down the road (i.e. from self-interest point of view). Also, with a lot of traditional jobs, creativity is hard to come by unless you think and act outside the box. These behaviors are usually reprehended for disobedience excuses. Maybe that’s just my bad luck with employment in general.
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The amazing thing is I walked away from a job a few months back. I ended up with a position I enjoy, I don’t work hours that I hate, and I actually make more money. The thing is you will always be more successful doing the things you enjoy. More money is a byproduct of that.

Money is often not a good enough motivator for many!

Thanks again for this

@Robby G: There is no doubt that’s one of the easiest, yet deadliest traps to fall into. As Tony Robbins said “someday” is a road that leads to nowhere.

There are a lot of signs to watch for. Those signs of failure sure are worth looking out for. One too many of those could signal that there is an issue at hand.

One example is from a person I got to know. He told me straight up that he is getting a master’s degree, but only mainly to continue his schooling, and he doesn’t really have a follow-up plan of interest. He also pointed out that his dad doesn’t really enjoy his job either.

It is good to take plans for a career into account before it becomes more rigid.

You are right that creativity is a highly-prized quality of a successful venture. We all have creativity to unleash, and not being allowed to do that has a large effect on our happiness.
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@Andrew: The only reason I know these things because I’ve done the exact opposite of all of them . As Oscar Wilde once said “Experience is the name people give their mistakes”

It sortof feels like you were inside my head, recounting the mistakes and triumphs of my past in a way I’ve been unable to articulate.

And you’re right, choosing the right job is a daunting task. Sometimes, though, I think you have to experience what *isn’t* right before you know exactly what you want.

I just wish I would have figured it out a year and a half ago.

Thanks for posting Srinivas.
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