Comments on: Twentysomething: Constantly laying groundwork for the next career move http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/05/01/twentysomething-try-things-now-to-prepare-your-next-career/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:28:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Employee Evolution - Constantly Laying Groundwork for the Next Career Move http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/05/01/twentysomething-try-things-now-to-prepare-your-next-career/#comment-104328 Employee Evolution - Constantly Laying Groundwork for the Next Career Move Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:46:11 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/05/01/twentysomething-try-things-now-to-prepare-your-next-career/#comment-104328 [...] Wow was I wrong. Read the rest at The Brazen Careerist [...] […] Wow was I wrong. Read the rest at The Brazen Careerist […]

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]]> By: Sean Hills Design » links for 2007-05-06 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/05/01/twentysomething-try-things-now-to-prepare-your-next-career/#comment-67232 Sean Hills Design » links for 2007-05-06 Sun, 06 May 2007 08:31:42 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/05/01/twentysomething-try-things-now-to-prepare-your-next-career/#comment-67232 [...] Twentysomething: Constantly laying groundwork for the next career move » Brazen Careerist by Penelope Trunk Great article for anyone who is bored out their minds at work and are looking for sidejobs or anything they will enjoy that can open up a new job. Don’t settle! (tags: Careers Job career hobbies) [...] […] Twentysomething: Constantly laying groundwork for the next career move » Brazen Careerist by Penelope Trunk Great article for anyone who is bored out their minds at work and are looking for sidejobs or anything they will enjoy that can open up a new job. Don't settle! (tags: Careers Job career hobbies) […]

]]> By: Oke http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/05/01/twentysomething-try-things-now-to-prepare-your-next-career/#comment-66287 Oke Thu, 03 May 2007 03:34:22 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/05/01/twentysomething-try-things-now-to-prepare-your-next-career/#comment-66287 I love your great insight on life in general. I am doing the same. I have been blogging for almost a year and on the verge on starting a business around another blog I started last month. I have so many friends that hate their job and at times I feel the same way, but complaining about the status quo doesn't get you know where. I hope with my planning and doing they will see the light and take control over their lives. Keep up the good work, I'll keep on reading. I love your great insight on life in general. I am doing the same. I have been blogging for almost a year and on the verge on starting a business around another blog I started last month.

I have so many friends that hate their job and at times I feel the same way, but complaining about the status quo doesn't get you know where. I hope with my planning and doing they will see the light and take control over their lives.

Keep up the good work, I'll keep on reading.

]]> By: Jeff Hunsaker http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/05/01/twentysomething-try-things-now-to-prepare-your-next-career/#comment-66266 Jeff Hunsaker Thu, 03 May 2007 02:07:49 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/05/01/twentysomething-try-things-now-to-prepare-your-next-career/#comment-66266 Wish I would have reached this conclusion in my 20's. Your wisdom exceeds your years. I certainly advocate giving 100% to one's full-time firm but as in investing, diversifying is key for the long term. I've learned the hard way that giving 200% to a firm typically yields only a 50% return on investment. Wish I would have reached this conclusion in my 20's. Your wisdom exceeds your years. I certainly advocate giving 100% to one's full-time firm but as in investing, diversifying is key for the long term. I've learned the hard way that giving 200% to a firm typically yields only a 50% return on investment.

]]> By: like a tea-tray in the sky: Alice Bachini-Smith » Wednesday idea of the day http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/05/01/twentysomething-try-things-now-to-prepare-your-next-career/#comment-66179 like a tea-tray in the sky: Alice Bachini-Smith » Wednesday idea of the day Wed, 02 May 2007 19:31:59 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/05/01/twentysomething-try-things-now-to-prepare-your-next-career/#comment-66179 [...] The world of work is changing. Young folk just entering the workplace and anyone with kids should read this blog. Found via the Brazen Careerist. [...] […] The world of work is changing. Young folk just entering the workplace and anyone with kids should read this blog. Found via the Brazen Careerist. […]

]]> By: Daily itzblogging big Links 2007-05-02 - itzblogging big - Serving the Unserved – Recruiters, Job Seekers, Quiet Working Professionals http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/05/01/twentysomething-try-things-now-to-prepare-your-next-career/#comment-66141 Daily itzblogging big Links 2007-05-02 - itzblogging big - Serving the Unserved – Recruiters, Job Seekers, Quiet Working Professionals Wed, 02 May 2007 16:40:06 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/05/01/twentysomething-try-things-now-to-prepare-your-next-career/#comment-66141 [...] Brazen Careerist:: Twentysomething: Constantly laying groundwork for the next career move “Until I find the perfect career that I yearn for, I will keep searching for areas that interest me outside of work. Searching requires time and effort outside of work, but my career is my personal responsibility, so I refuse to rely solely on a company to develop the skills necessary to become successful in the business world.” [...] […] Brazen Careerist:: Twentysomething: Constantly laying groundwork for the next career move "Until I find the perfect career that I yearn for, I will keep searching for areas that interest me outside of work. Searching requires time and effort outside of work, but my career is my personal responsibility, so I refuse to rely solely on a company to develop the skills necessary to become successful in the business world." […]

]]> By: Matt Maupin http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/05/01/twentysomething-try-things-now-to-prepare-your-next-career/#comment-66107 Matt Maupin Wed, 02 May 2007 14:01:53 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/05/01/twentysomething-try-things-now-to-prepare-your-next-career/#comment-66107 Ryan, Thanks for the comments, I've certainly taken a similar approach to my career. Just one word of advice: Don't become so wrapped up in your personal development during "work time" that it noticeably affects your job performance. Otherwise you could easily find yourself with plenty of time to pursue your interests - without a paycheck. Ryan,

Thanks for the comments, I've certainly taken a similar approach to my career. Just one word of advice: Don't become so wrapped up in your personal development during "work time" that it noticeably affects your job performance. Otherwise you could easily find yourself with plenty of time to pursue your interests - without a paycheck.

]]> By: Rambler http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/05/01/twentysomething-try-things-now-to-prepare-your-next-career/#comment-66073 Rambler Wed, 02 May 2007 11:01:29 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/05/01/twentysomething-try-things-now-to-prepare-your-next-career/#comment-66073 I feel many people dont accept the fact that any job cannot fullfill all their dreams about it. For a techie person after years and years of studying and research the job activities in any leading technlogical firm might look trivial and people lose interest. Faster we accept the reality easier it will be for our career path. Hobbies play an important role, but as long as you dont learn to enjoy the main job, I dont think it would really matter I feel many people dont accept the fact that any job cannot fullfill all their dreams about it. For a techie person after years and years of studying and research the job activities in any leading technlogical firm might look trivial and people lose interest. Faster we accept the reality easier it will be for our career path.
Hobbies play an important role, but as long as you dont learn to enjoy the main job, I dont think it would really matter

]]> By: Terry http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/05/01/twentysomething-try-things-now-to-prepare-your-next-career/#comment-65974 Terry Wed, 02 May 2007 01:58:57 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/05/01/twentysomething-try-things-now-to-prepare-your-next-career/#comment-65974 As someone who has lived this road, I can only say that it depends on what kind of overall lifestyle you want. Own a business AND have freedom? Control over your destiny? DO you like the good life? Competition in the technology field is brutal thse days. Can you can live within your means? What if your means are big? THAT is THE question. As someone who has lived this road, I can only say that it depends on what kind of overall lifestyle you want. Own a business AND have freedom? Control over your destiny? DO you like the good life? Competition in the technology field is brutal thse days.
Can you can live within your means? What if your means are big? THAT is THE question.

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