Comments on: Never Again http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2009/10/26/never-again/ advocacy for the job seeker Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:17:00 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: A Job You Love» Blog Archive » Why career advice has become so boring? http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2009/10/26/never-again/comment-page-1/#comment-435051 A Job You Love» Blog Archive » Why career advice has become so boring? Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:26:26 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=2920#comment-435051 [...] -        personal points of view (like this one) Never again! [...] [...] -        personal points of view (like this one) Never again! [...]

]]> By: Job Search Confidence and The Smell of Blood | Career Management Alliance Blog http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2009/10/26/never-again/comment-page-1/#comment-434118 Job Search Confidence and The Smell of Blood | Career Management Alliance Blog Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:57:57 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=2920#comment-434118 [...] owner and professional career manager over the last few years.  I was surprised to see this in the comments from him: I have seen [Jason (me)] change over the past few years. Oh boy… here it comes… what exactly [...] [...] owner and professional career manager over the last few years.  I was surprised to see this in the comments from him: I have seen [Jason (me)] change over the past few years. Oh boy… here it comes… what exactly [...]

]]> By: JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » Job Search Confidence and The Smell of Blood http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2009/10/26/never-again/comment-page-1/#comment-434098 JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » Job Search Confidence and The Smell of Blood Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:14:10 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=2920#comment-434098 [...] owner and professional career manager over the last few years.  I was surprised to see this in the comments from him: I have seen [Jason (me)] change over the past few [...] [...] owner and professional career manager over the last few years.  I was surprised to see this in the comments from him: I have seen [Jason (me)] change over the past few [...]

]]> By: Thom Allen http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2009/10/26/never-again/comment-page-1/#comment-433979 Thom Allen Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:52:31 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=2920#comment-433979 One thing I often hear from people who want to move from a 9-5 to something more diverse, is trying to replace the income level they are currently at without impacting their Family life. No matter how you look at it, most people live pay check to pay check. We have molded our lives around a specific amount of money. While striking out on your own has it's benefits, controlling ones future can be overwhelming. But I say don't let that stop you. Those around you will be your biggest barrier. Surround yourself with people who have similar goals. As an example, I really enjoy learning from Jason. I have seen him change over the past few years. He's more confident, which is probably a far cry from where he was when he started JibberJobber. But he saw the need to diversify, and build a brand beyond JJ. . Having multiple streams of income seems necessary if you don't want to have one source determine whether you make money or not. Jason, you've been an example of this. I would recommend doing that too. Spend time mind mapping your potential income streams. Then work on them one by one, get them going, then move on to the next. If one fails you have others to keep things moving along. This could also help eliminate the spread thin vs. spread out. One thing I often hear from people who want to move from a 9-5 to something more diverse, is trying to replace the income level they are currently at without impacting their Family life. No matter how you look at it, most people live pay check to pay check. We have molded our lives around a specific amount of money. While striking out on your own has it’s benefits, controlling ones future can be overwhelming.

But I say don’t let that stop you. Those around you will be your biggest barrier. Surround yourself with people who have similar goals. As an example, I really enjoy learning from Jason. I have seen him change over the past few years. He’s more confident, which is probably a far cry from where he was when he started JibberJobber. But he saw the need to diversify, and build a brand beyond JJ.
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Having multiple streams of income seems necessary if you don’t want to have one source determine whether you make money or not. Jason, you’ve been an example of this. I would recommend doing that too. Spend time mind mapping your potential income streams. Then work on them one by one, get them going, then move on to the next. If one fails you have others to keep things moving along. This could also help eliminate the spread thin vs. spread out.

]]> By: Jason Alba http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2009/10/26/never-again/comment-page-1/#comment-433766 Jason Alba Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:07:23 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=2920#comment-433766 @Steven - thanks for your comment - I'd like to learn more about this - in all of my travels and presentations I rarely find GenY to be doing this - is there a study or report or something you can point to, or is this based on your own travels? @Susan - while hard/stressful at the time, perhaps it was because of the circumstances that you looked harder at new income streams? That's what happened to me - under considerable pressure is when it finally happened. And regarding #7 and #8, soon... soon! @Cliff - thanks for the comment - I had no idea you did all of that stuff at once but it is really cool to have you list out the major benefits of having multiple jobs/income streams. And I love your last line because when I talk about my multiple streams I feel like I should be spread thin, but I feel it is manageable - so perhaps I'm just spread out... @Erin - this morning I was thinking about a friend who sold his company for more than $30M. I was wondering what it would be like to not have to worry about how bills were going to be paid and your line "it is a fantastic feeling to be in control" really sings true - I'm in control (kind of) and it is a fantastic feeling! @Marcia Jump! Jump! Just kidding - I don't know all the details and I'm sure you are managing your risks ... but from what I hear, you won't regret the move once you leave employment! @Julie - Very cool point that the "I DID IT" moment(s) can happen for our clients AND for ourselves, no matter how long we've been in business! @Carol - what a gem you left in the comment - you are suggesting that because of this move towards entrepreneurialism from two generations (and Steven might argue from Gen Y also) employers and companies should change what they are doing with/for us from a strategic perspective - I agree, and I see this too, but I think it will take a while for companies to come around to it. Perhaps we'll be lucky enough to see significant changes in the way hiring, retention, etc. is done... ! @Steven – thanks for your comment – I’d like to learn more about this – in all of my travels and presentations I rarely find GenY to be doing this – is there a study or report or something you can point to, or is this based on your own travels?

@Susan – while hard/stressful at the time, perhaps it was because of the circumstances that you looked harder at new income streams? That’s what happened to me – under considerable pressure is when it finally happened. And regarding #7 and #8, soon… soon!

@Cliff – thanks for the comment – I had no idea you did all of that stuff at once but it is really cool to have you list out the major benefits of having multiple jobs/income streams. And I love your last line because when I talk about my multiple streams I feel like I should be spread thin, but I feel it is manageable – so perhaps I’m just spread out…

@Erin – this morning I was thinking about a friend who sold his company for more than $30M. I was wondering what it would be like to not have to worry about how bills were going to be paid and your line “it is a fantastic feeling to be in control” really sings true – I’m in control (kind of) and it is a fantastic feeling!

@Marcia Jump! Jump! Just kidding – I don’t know all the details and I’m sure you are managing your risks … but from what I hear, you won’t regret the move once you leave employment!

@Julie – Very cool point that the “I DID IT” moment(s) can happen for our clients AND for ourselves, no matter how long we’ve been in business!

@Carol – what a gem you left in the comment – you are suggesting that because of this move towards entrepreneurialism from two generations (and Steven might argue from Gen Y also) employers and companies should change what they are doing with/for us from a strategic perspective – I agree, and I see this too, but I think it will take a while for companies to come around to it. Perhaps we’ll be lucky enough to see significant changes in the way hiring, retention, etc. is done… !

]]> By: carol mahoney http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2009/10/26/never-again/comment-page-1/#comment-433757 carol mahoney Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:30:40 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=2920#comment-433757 Great post. I'm finding more and more baby boomers (especially women) gravitating to entrepreneurship -- and I'm one of them. They, too are tired of the vulnerable position they find themselves in after putting all of their "talent eggs" in one basket. When you look at the trend of self-employment as a multi-generational movement encompassing "X-ers" and "boomers", it changes the talent conversation that employers of knowledge-workers should be having around the conference room table. Great post. I’m finding more and more baby boomers (especially women) gravitating to entrepreneurship — and I’m one of them. They, too are tired of the vulnerable position they find themselves in after putting all of their “talent eggs” in one basket. When you look at the trend of self-employment as a multi-generational movement encompassing “X-ers” and “boomers”, it changes the talent conversation that employers of knowledge-workers should be having around the conference room table.

]]> By: Julie Walraven http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2009/10/26/never-again/comment-page-1/#comment-433706 Julie Walraven Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:06:21 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=2920#comment-433706 We've talked about this before, Jason, and though I am and have been self-employed for 25+ years, I still want to expand those multiple streams more than the several I have now. I think your advice is critical for the clients that those of us in the career industry work with to understand. I see the panic and the lack of vision in some of my clients eyes when they think of losing a job or when they have lost a job. Those feelings are normal for any loss but I try to teach it as an opportunity to do things that they never thought they could do and pursue their passions. When I see some of them get it, it is an exhilarating feeling and more so when I hear the "I DID it" reports! We’ve talked about this before, Jason, and though I am and have been self-employed for 25+ years, I still want to expand those multiple streams more than the several I have now. I think your advice is critical for the clients that those of us in the career industry work with to understand. I see the panic and the lack of vision in some of my clients eyes when they think of losing a job or when they have lost a job. Those feelings are normal for any loss but I try to teach it as an opportunity to do things that they never thought they could do and pursue their passions. When I see some of them get it, it is an exhilarating feeling and more so when I hear the “I DID it” reports!

]]> By: Marcia R http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2009/10/26/never-again/comment-page-1/#comment-433596 Marcia R Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:52:46 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=2920#comment-433596 "Never again" is a beautiful phrase. This post is timely for me since I have straddled both employment and entrepreneurship for almost a decade and seriously ready to take the plunge. I know it won't be easy, but what a goal to have. Marcia “Never again” is a beautiful phrase. This post is timely for me since I have straddled both employment and entrepreneurship for almost a decade and seriously ready to take the plunge. I know it won’t be easy, but what a goal to have.

Marcia

]]> By: Professional Resume Writer http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2009/10/26/never-again/comment-page-1/#comment-433595 Professional Resume Writer Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:45:05 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=2920#comment-433595 Hi Jason, Great post. Love it. It is a fantastic feeling to be in control and not have to worry about whether or not another person controls my life anymore. Sometimes it takes a while to get there, or there are different hurdles to overcome in getting there, but oh, it is so worth it. :) Erin Hi Jason,

Great post. Love it. It is a fantastic feeling to be in control and not have to worry about whether or not another person controls my life anymore.

Sometimes it takes a while to get there, or there are different hurdles to overcome in getting there, but oh, it is so worth it. :)

Erin

]]> By: Cliff Flamer http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2009/10/26/never-again/comment-page-1/#comment-433553 Cliff Flamer Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:01:48 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=2920#comment-433553 It's called a portfolio career: many streams, no one job and no stake in anything but yourself. After graduating with my MS in Counseling, I taught a bit at the state university, counseled students at a local community college, guest lectured here and there, and wrote resumes through my own company. As a result of holding all of these jobs, I -Could stay out of office politics -Didn't fear budget cuts one bit -Took risks -Expanded my expertise -Made tons of money Eventually, I gave up everything but my own business, BrightSideResumes.com, which comprises enough services that I'm still doing the portfolio thing. The only way to live. And work. Spread out but not spread thin, -Cliff It’s called a portfolio career: many streams, no one job and no stake in anything but yourself. After graduating with my MS in Counseling, I taught a bit at the state university, counseled students at a local community college, guest lectured here and there, and wrote resumes through my own company.

As a result of holding all of these jobs, I

-Could stay out of office politics
-Didn’t fear budget cuts one bit
-Took risks
-Expanded my expertise
-Made tons of money

Eventually, I gave up everything but my own business, BrightSideResumes.com, which comprises enough services that I’m still doing the portfolio thing.

The only way to live. And work.

Spread out but not spread thin,

-Cliff

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