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Ecosystems: Effects On Careers

February 16, 2011 by Steven Savage

Last column I discussed how ecosystems in technology – those unified technology products like Apple makes and everyone else wants to make – are a big trend in tech. Considering recent news and developments, I'd say the existence of this trend is fairly obvious. What is not always obvious is what it means for we progeeks and our careers and ambitions.

Wanting to cover the career impact because, hey it's what I do, I'll look at different areas of work and media and how ecosystems impact them. This "divided up" method should make organizing and communicating my thoughts easier. If I miss anything while doing it this way, call me on it.

Combining Careers And Interests: Who you work for

May 30, 2010 by Steven Savage

So you want to make sure you live your geek interests as part of your career? I've discussed how you can do that with what you do, and what you create, so let's look at another way.

You can live your interests in who you work for.

There are companies and businesses you can work for, clients you can support and consult for, that do things that fit your interests, your geekery, your otakudom. In working for them you can support the things you care about and are interested in even if you don't use "geeky skills" or even have much involvement in actual product.

The Key To Your Career: Imagination

March 31, 2010 by Steven Savage

One thing I rarely talk about – probably as it seems obvious – is there is one thing you have to have to move forward in your career. There is one key, one power, one trait you need to cultivate and use.

I don't talk about it nearly enough.

That trait? Imagination.