I had a colleague flatter me the other day - she’s a skilled technical person in her role but she’s tired of what she’s doing and she asked me for advice for her next step. I was taken back by it for sure. I really appreciated that she asked me of all people, even people she’s worked with for a long time. I think she’s in the right mindset to see where she can grow and make changes in her life so that she can adapt to the coming changes. I certainly hope to be adapting as well though that’s a little harder to nail down being busy. I’ve started dipping me toes into using the AI I have access to and it’s been an interesting road for sure.
I do know that it will be important to figure out who the good players are going to be from an investment standpoint in the coming changes. It would be nice to find the next amazon type company and ride that wave a bit.
being able (and willing) to move is important. I am glad that this employer has a pretty good attitude toward this and encourages internal shifts and career growth. Sometimes though, it isn't going to be enough to cover the changing dynamics of the industry.
It is probably out there now, waiting to be discovered.