Comments on: The ladder isn't the only way up http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:39:34 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: BadGirl29 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/comment-page-1/#comment-212479 BadGirl29 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:16:23 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/#comment-212479 Anonymous 9:47: I think not using rhetorical questions is a rule just like every single other rule. , Anonymous 9:47: I think not using rhetorical questions is a rule just like every single other rule. ,

]]> By: Warren http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/comment-page-1/#comment-199152 Warren Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:19:11 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/#comment-199152 I have worked for large corporations in the past and am working for myself now. I know that it not only feels better to not have to deal with having a boss but also the lack of office politics is a great motivator. Being in my late twenties I am really enjoying being self employed. It has its risks though and it is imperative that these risks are calculated and a self employed person is prepared appropriately. I have worked for large corporations in the past and am working for myself now. I know that it not only feels better to not have to deal with having a boss but also the lack of office politics is a great motivator. Being in my late twenties I am really enjoying being self employed. It has its risks though and it is imperative that these risks are calculated and a self employed person is prepared appropriately.

]]> By: The Coach http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/comment-page-1/#comment-198465 The Coach Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:58:10 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/#comment-198465 It all depends on what makes people happy. If someone prefers to work on their own then they hard work is rewarded one way or another. If you work hard and smart you are bound to make it one way or another. It all depends on what makes people happy. If someone prefers to work on their own then they hard work is rewarded one way or another. If you work hard and smart you are bound to make it one way or another.

]]> By: Career Advice: Dan Schwabel vs Penelope Trunk | Viralogy Blog http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/comment-page-1/#comment-187019 Career Advice: Dan Schwabel vs Penelope Trunk | Viralogy Blog Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:23:36 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/#comment-187019 [...] the other hand, Penelope Trunk writes a post about how The Ladder isn’t the only way up, specifying that people can start businesses, work in a startup, or do some freelance work instead. [...] [...] the other hand, Penelope Trunk writes a post about how The Ladder isn’t the only way up, specifying that people can start businesses, work in a startup, or do some freelance work instead. [...]

]]> By: Since it Affects Me Right Now… « The Invisible Web http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/comment-page-1/#comment-180281 Since it Affects Me Right Now… « The Invisible Web Sun, 01 Feb 2009 07:12:34 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/#comment-180281 [...] But recently, the only reason you need an MBA is to climb a corporate ladder. And, as Paul Graham says, “corporate ladders are obsolete.” That’s because if you try to climb one, you [...] [...] But recently, the only reason you need an MBA is to climb a corporate ladder. And, as Paul Graham says, "corporate ladders are obsolete." That's because if you try to climb one, you [...]

]]> By: I’m Not a Great Leader. Please Consider Praising Me Anyway. : Brazen Careerist - A Career Center for Generation Y http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/comment-page-1/#comment-150158 I’m Not a Great Leader. Please Consider Praising Me Anyway. : Brazen Careerist - A Career Center for Generation Y Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:26:57 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/#comment-150158 [...] individual. To become a thought leader, it seems, is the surest way to the top in a world where career paths are dead. And to become an organizational leader may be the next best thing, in the places where hierarchy [...] [...] individual. To become a thought leader, it seems, is the surest way to the top in a world where career paths are dead. And to become an organizational leader may be the next best thing, in the places where hierarchy [...]

]]> By: The Most Important Part of Leadership Isn’t Leading at Personal PR http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/comment-page-1/#comment-150073 The Most Important Part of Leadership Isn’t Leading at Personal PR Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:47:58 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/#comment-150073 [...] individual. To become a thought leader, it seems, is the surest way to the top in a world where career paths are dead. And to become an organizational leader may be the next best thing, in the places where hierarchy [...] [...] individual. To become a thought leader, it seems, is the surest way to the top in a world where career paths are dead. And to become an organizational leader may be the next best thing, in the places where hierarchy [...]

]]> By: Zinco http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/comment-page-1/#comment-134465 Zinco Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:15:33 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/#comment-134465 We can’t deny completely the support of good corporate ladder for our career development but always corporate ladder is not essential for talented people to prove their Excellency. Hence, if you are smart and energetic, you might be better off working for yourself. You need to be confident and intelligent enough to show outstanding performance. I also agree that once you find an idea, use the time beforehand to learn the right skills. We can’t deny completely the support of good corporate ladder for our career development but always corporate ladder is not essential for talented people to prove their Excellency. Hence, if you are smart and energetic, you might be better off working for yourself. You need to be confident and intelligent enough to show outstanding performance. I also agree that once you find an idea, use the time beforehand to learn the right skills.

]]> By: Resona http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/comment-page-1/#comment-134229 Resona Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:44:50 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/#comment-134229 Many companies prefer startups almost exclusively from very young people and it is a good opportunity for those freshers who are looking for a good entry level for their career development. Some cases it has proved that the corporate ladder is not essential for the most ambitious young people to establish them in the society. If you are confident, hard working and intelligent then one day you will be able to achieve your goal. All these show a clear picture that always corporate ladder is not necessary to move up. Many companies prefer startups almost exclusively from very young people and it is a good opportunity for those freshers who are looking for a good entry level for their career development. Some cases it has proved that the corporate ladder is not essential for the most ambitious young people to establish them in the society. If you are confident, hard working and intelligent then one day you will be able to achieve your goal. All these show a clear picture that always corporate ladder is not necessary to move up.

]]> By: Dan D. http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/comment-page-1/#comment-1930 Dan D. Mon, 13 Nov 2006 20:40:04 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/02/19/the-ladder-isnt-the-only-way-up/#comment-1930 From the article, ...recommends going to a small company “where you will usually be able to see first hand what each part of the company does. At a big company you won’t get such wide exposure.” Couldn't be more true. From the article, …recommends going to a small company “where you will usually be able to see first hand what each part of the company does. At a big company you won’t get such wide exposure.”

Couldn't be more true.

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