Thanks Andy, it's usually taken many years to rise up the ranks so it might take a few (not nearly as many) to escape and land somewhere that feels safer and more successful.
Good point. I like that you eschew the quick fix mentality for a nevertheless supportive dose of pragmatic reality. And I think the better your corporate role is working out, the harder / slower it can be to transition. You are providing a very useful perspective and service to people who want to make the transition! I wish you every success with your book.
Thanks so much Andy, I really appreciate it! I think you're right if the role is working out it's harder to transition - I think it slowed down my exit many times but that's fine, only move when you're out of balance (giving up more than you're getting), until then stay and get as much as you can - what that is for you!
You’re welcome, Adam. That’s more good advice to stay and get as much as you can until it’s out of balance. Don’t extend too large a credit line to an employer for stuff they are going to repay “one day”.
Nice blog Adam. It’s sad when things get desperate. I found your Escape Plan Lite helped me write down the skills I had and what I was good at. It’s a pragmatic approach and seeing your capabilities in black and white is a great place to start to build confidence.
Thanks Laura, it really can get desperate - and then building yourself up from then takes time. I'm so glad you escaped before all of that. I've been reflecting a bit on burnout lately having been coaching individuals clearly suffering and my sense is that there's always a toxic element that drives burnout - it's not just working hard for too many hours, there's always something behind it. It might be a toxic culture or boss or it might be some toxic thinking inside us.
I'm glad you found my course useful - I don't confess to it being rocket science but sometimes we need a frame to put down our thoughts and then as you say see things in b/w.
Great post Adam. I like how honest you are about the reflection that is required and the time this can take.
Thanks Andy, it's usually taken many years to rise up the ranks so it might take a few (not nearly as many) to escape and land somewhere that feels safer and more successful.
Good point. I like that you eschew the quick fix mentality for a nevertheless supportive dose of pragmatic reality. And I think the better your corporate role is working out, the harder / slower it can be to transition. You are providing a very useful perspective and service to people who want to make the transition! I wish you every success with your book.
Thanks so much Andy, I really appreciate it! I think you're right if the role is working out it's harder to transition - I think it slowed down my exit many times but that's fine, only move when you're out of balance (giving up more than you're getting), until then stay and get as much as you can - what that is for you!
You’re welcome, Adam. That’s more good advice to stay and get as much as you can until it’s out of balance. Don’t extend too large a credit line to an employer for stuff they are going to repay “one day”.
Nice blog Adam. It’s sad when things get desperate. I found your Escape Plan Lite helped me write down the skills I had and what I was good at. It’s a pragmatic approach and seeing your capabilities in black and white is a great place to start to build confidence.
Thanks Laura, it really can get desperate - and then building yourself up from then takes time. I'm so glad you escaped before all of that. I've been reflecting a bit on burnout lately having been coaching individuals clearly suffering and my sense is that there's always a toxic element that drives burnout - it's not just working hard for too many hours, there's always something behind it. It might be a toxic culture or boss or it might be some toxic thinking inside us.
I'm glad you found my course useful - I don't confess to it being rocket science but sometimes we need a frame to put down our thoughts and then as you say see things in b/w.
thanks for the comment!
Adam