Personal Finance in Your 20s For Dummies by Eric Tyson

Author:Eric Tyson
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781119296669
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2016-06-02T00:00:00+00:00

Investing in your career

In my work with financial counseling clients over the years and from observing friends and colleagues, I’ve witnessed plenty of people succeed in their careers. What did they have in common? They invested in their careers, and you can and should do the same. Some time-tested, proven ways to do that include

Networking: Some people wait to network until they’ve been laid off or are really hungry to change jobs. Take an interest in what others do for a living and you’ll benefit and grow from the experience, even if you choose to stay with your current employer or in your chosen field.

Making sure that you keep growing: Whether it’s reading high-quality books or other publications or taking some night courses, find ways to build on your knowledge base.

Considering the risk in the status quo: Many folks are resistant to change and get anxious thinking about what could go wrong when taking a new risk. When I was ready to walk away from a six-figure consulting job with a prestigious firm and open my own financial counseling firm, a number of my relatives and friends thought I had lost my mind. I’m glad I didn’t allow their fears and worries to dissuade me!

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