Writer, Agilist, Elder Geek
We all know the old trope about work – you get a job or series of jobs, save money, perhaps get a pension, and retire to lea a nice life in your 60's.
Of course by now we've seen this is an illusion for too many people, and many solid retirements have become mirages in the Great Recession. However, more than this illusion, I think that the idea of work-then-retire has been toxic to people's careers for another reason: it led them to take jobs they hate.
Do you feel out of control in your career – if you even have one anymore? Do you feel you can't make anything happen? Do you feel helpless in the job market?
I'm guessing if you're even reading this the answer, at some points in your life, has been "yes." It's OK, it's normal, most people feel that way at some point in their life. You may be feeling it now, in the Great Recession.
You've got a solution though, right at your fingers, my fellow progeek.
We've talked leveraging your geekyness, fandom, and otakuness. We've talked what you do, what you make, who you work for, and even where you work physically. There's another to consider.
Who you work with.