Comments on: Job Insecurity

By: The Best Bet — OwlSparks | Carlos Miceli

The Best Bet — OwlSparks | Carlos Miceli — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:02:06 +0000

[...] Another thought on job security: [...]

By: Safe and Sound? | Corporate Idealist

Safe and Sound? | Corporate Idealist — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:57:28 +0000

[...] I read this beauty by the very talented Carlos Miceli. He reminds us: Job security may be the worst goal you can set [...]

By: Carlos Miceli

Carlos Miceli — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:29:16 +0000

Good thoughts Kevin, I agree with you. And it helps to have someone experienced validating this, thank you.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:02:08 +0000

@40+ I’ve lived a little bit and can say that even back in my early career days, there were some who had the goal of “job security” and the trend continues today. This idea is human nature driven in all of us that we desire a certain level of comfort in our daily jobs/lives. I think at some point in my career and growing up I even had the idea of finding a “secure” job – but thinking about that seriously, it made no sense; so what kind of secure job would I get stuck in were this to happen?

The better goal is to work in an area or sector you enjoy and just make the best of it; that way, even if you are in a crappy job position, you will know that you can make things better whether it be moving to another position or or just by showing you are dedicated to the position you are in.

By: Carlos Miceli

Carlos Miceli — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:04:29 +0000

Oh yeah, unemployment is definitely not my recommendation

PS: What a weird thing to say when stopping in your tracks. I’m usually more on the “I forgot my wallet” kind of thing.

By: Carlos Miceli

Carlos Miceli — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:03:14 +0000

Thanks for stopping by Justin. Passion is indeed a difference maker.

By: Carlos Miceli

Carlos Miceli — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:02:41 +0000

Strong statements Dayne, love your philosophy.

By: Carlos Miceli

Carlos Miceli — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:02:17 +0000

Agreed Jenny.

PS: Is it wrong that the name Hericlitus makes me giggle?

By: Grace Boyle

Grace Boyle — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:57:43 +0000

The other day I was thinking to myself and all of a sudden I just stopped in my tracks and said, “I know nothing about the future. Nothing is set.” Okay, so maybe that’s obvious to others but when you realize that there is so much ahead (bad, good, ugly, beautiful, etc.) it can really shake you. Job security is so fleeting, it doesn’t really mean much especially in this economy. Risk is where it’s at. However, it’s still nice to have a salary with a job you enjoy

By: Justin Dixon

Justin Dixon — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:00:33 +0000

I second Dayne’s statement on there being no such thing as security.

This approach also frees you to do something you’re even more passionate about, and really that passion will give you an edge on every person who is in there job just to make there money.