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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Are we all destined for a stable career lasting only 18 years?

Graduate at 22, work for 18 years, get laid off at 40 and that's it. If you have saved enough for retirement great. If not, you are f**d.

Is this the future??[/quote]

Stop complaining.  I changed fields 3x and I am not even 40.  My spouse in 40s changed sectors 3x too and worked in many different companies/orgs.  Both laid off years ago and had to do it.  Did what we could, networked, got new roles.

It is also a lesson.  When you are on a high be kind and respectful because when you are down people will remember how you treated them.  How many people did you help who reached out to you?  Did you network with others and make connections?  [/quote]

+1 I recently got an email from someone I know who was laid off and asking about roles where I work.  I had reached out to them years ago when I wanted to pivot and they basically ghosted me.  I had experience in that field and they did not care to even have a conversation or even reply that they could not interfere/whatever.  They now expect me to go above and beyond for them and I remember how they treated me.  I told them I was sorry they were laid off and sent off a few jobs I thought they might be a good fit for and that was it.

You also shouldn't reach out to people only when you want something.  I know those types.  You really need to keep your network especially when you're successful.  People remember how you treat them and will more likely help /connect you if you helped them/were kind/met for a coffee/replied to their email.  It doesn't take much either.   At a conference, share business cards and come up with something so people remember you.  Those you had a real connection with send a quick email a week or two after the conference saying great to meet them *little tidbit you remember* and to keep in touch.

I know someone high up in their organization who basically got where he is due to acting this way.  I first found it transactional, but I realized he always reciprocates.  [/quote]

Some people have roles that don’t have any influence on hiring (esp true in Govt Hr) and don’t manage contracts or sales so can’t direct business. How do we reciprocate— I can tell when I network people see me as “worthless” even though I try to helpful and connect people who I think might benefit. [/quote]

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