Roshan Cariappa, career growth expert, discusses tips to avoid layoffs, the dilemma of passion vs money in job selection, and the importance of commitment in the world of jobs.
The pandemic has caused a shift in people's attitude towards work, leading to the Great Resignation and remote work.
To be indispensable at work, focus on contributing directly to revenue and understand customers.
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Shift in Work Attitude Post-Pandemic
The podcast discusses how the pandemic has caused a shift in people's attitude towards work. The realization that life is fragile and can change in an instant has caused individuals to reevaluate their priorities. This shift is primarily seen among the top 10% of workers, leading to the Great Resignation and a surge in remote work. However, the podcast argues that truly great work requires physical presence, citing examples from Elon Musk and NASA scientists.
Becoming Indispensable at Work
The podcast emphasizes the importance of being indispensable at work. To achieve this, one should strive to contribute directly to revenue generation rather than chasing vanity metrics. It is crucial to have a deep understanding of customers and why they buy the product or service. Additionally, making the boss's life easier and going above and beyond assigned responsibilities are recommended. The podcast encourages individuals to draw their own boundaries and proactively take on additional tasks.
Avoiding Job Hopping
The podcast discourages job hopping and advocates for committing to a problem and staying with a company for the long term. Job hopping prevents individuals from fully learning and iterating on a problem, inhibiting overall growth and development. Instead, the podcast suggests finding great colleagues and aligning with a mission to foster personal and professional growth.
In this episode Roshan Cariappa dives deep into the world of jobs - how to not get laid off, how to grow, and more in this interview hosted by Manvi Shah and Vamsi Krishna from "Today I Learnt" YouTube channel.
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