This week is "Sales Kick Off" week, Which as a global event aimed at the company sales department and associated business functions, and is my first and unfortunately, it is all remote. I am not in sales, but my new role is onboarding and enabling new sales people into the team. After only being in the role two weeks now, I am still onboarding into the position myself, but will soon start the job that according to my boss,
is going to end.
I already knew this going in however as I have been around the block a few times as a consultant and am pretty decent at using current conditions to predict future actions. I actually talked to my supervisor about this before I had even decided to interview for the job, as she and I have talked "strategy" for three years now. I put about a two year cap on the position, which doesn't sound like long, but is long enough for what we are tasked with doing. However, this doesn't mean that we are disposable, it is just that what we are currently doing will pivot and expand.
Because of the event we were at the office late and were talking about the future of out team and how the function is likely to disappear down the road and I "jokingly" said,
Come on Bitcoin
She felt the need to repeat that the position was on a time limit, not our employment, which I know, but I was only half joking. I don't need Bitcoin to do really well to retire, I need Hive, or Splinterlands or perhaps even CUB. For Bitcoin to do well enough, it would have to be hitting 7 figures with the amount I have to even come close to thinking about quitting a job for it.
But, in that hypothetical and crazy world of very high-priced Bitcoin, I assume that at least some of the tokens I hold will follow along for the ride, as they have done in the past. This means that Bitcoin doesn't actually need to hit that 7-figure mark, it just has to perform well enough to drag the rest up significantly enough. For example, $10 dollar HIVE and I am in pretty good shape, but just imagine what that does to for example, Splinterlands assets, as people flush with new value, look to pick up those cards they have been eyeing with envy. Or, perhaps some will stack into CUB to earn some passive income on their newly-found wealth and drive that value up too.
What I like about HIVE and crypto in general, is that all of these things can be connected and a good portion of participants want to keep in crypto, rather than going out to fiat. With the amount of stable tokens now on top, this changes things again as people are able to stay in, stake in, earn yield and when the time comes at the bottom of the bear, buy back without ever leaving a blockchain. I actually "predict" (I am less confident predicting crypto activity) that the coming bear might not be as long or as deep as some expect, because people will be more willing to buy back earlier, since they never went out to fiat.
For most and definitely for me, there is a huge psychological difference for me to spend 100€ or, 100€ worth of HIVE. the first is a semi-decent meal for my wife and I, the second is hours of work and the potential that tomorrow, the value is up 20% more. Of course, it could be down too.
I am not actually looking to live off crypto yet, nor ever really retire. But I do think that it is going to be interesting to see what the crypto landscape is going to look like at the point my job becomes irrelevant. Will I be willing to move to a new role that they find for me or, will I be willing to walk away, unless they find me something I love? With the current job market as it is and the struggle that companies have acquiring talented employees, they are going to have to go to greater lengths to find good people. I have heard that recently in some Finnish companies, they are offering signing bonuses, holidays at the start of employment and perks in order to get people in - and these are decent jobs that pay well.
Of course, they don't offer this to everyone, only the best, but the options for the skilled and versatile employee, has increased dramatically over the last two years, and people are starting to realize they have options. Options are super valuable and when a person is negotiating without desperation, they have far more leverage.
This is the amplification of talent and I suspect that in the next few years, this is going to get louder and louder, where those who have proven track records and very high potential, will enjoy increasing demand. I also suspect that in specialized fields there will be high reward for the pinnacle talent, what will be most valuable for many organizations are the "renaissance workers" who are able to shift roles, fill gaps and can be relied on. Trusted to do the job that needs to be done.
I am not that kind of versatile talent yet, but I am drawing closer to it through my experience and network. Though who knows, perhaps I won't need it because, Crypto got a move on.
Two years, is not too far away.
Taraz
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The platform crypto, gives to its adopters is huge. The mutant race of humans that have been built by it are unmatched. Funny how we are not heavily dependent on BTC doing grand things to survive but in t individual capacity and investment strategy to increase earnings be it from the physical to supplement crypto or vice versa. but the vision is one wealth creation
And its creators. There is so much potential in it from just about every angle we look at it - I don't understand why others don't see it.
Pure laziness most people want to have a middle man to do everything for them and all they want to do is come and collect profits. Crypto calls for time and research which i feel a lot of people are scared to put it. And the thought of it being risky. When its not knowing a thing about crypto and the tech behind it thats risky
I deeply resonate with this feeling. I always feel a subtle regret when I spend Hive. Even though recently I have spent quite a bit on Chaos packs and SPS
I bought my credits with HIVE - but I really haven't done much else with it and I see SL as "Hive adjacent". If it wasn't on Hive, I am pretty sure I wouldn't spend on it. I am glad I bought well before the major dip though!
Yep, same here. Bought credits with Hive. I got the majority before the huge dip. I am thinking about buying some more Hive, but wondering how far it will drop. I had intended to get to 200k HP in 2022 back before it jumped to $3. I just have so much trouble with timing.
My wife tells me the same.
I should have sold a bit more, and bought back a bit later :) But, I do have what I had before selling - plus a full deck of CL :)
It’s funny to think of two years in crypto versus two years in a job. Two years in crypto seems like a blink where two years in a job could also be a blink but it could also be a miserable draw out lol.
It’s a little sketchy to know a role won’t last that much longer but there are certainly elements to roles that companies try to remove but removing it is an utter disaster and then they scramble to figure out how to get someone back in the role they just eliminated. I have hope for you and the role! Lol
It’s funny, I’ve finally gotten into the point where a lot of things are “clicking” about my new role and company and it’s so much more mentally satisfying and less stressful. Let’s hope now that it’s at this point some shit doesn’t go sideways and I have to quit or get fired hahaha that would be a pain in the ass.
2 years of depression in many jobs. I count myself lucky that I do what I enjoy :)
I knew going into it that it wasn't going to last. The only way to draw it out further is to do a really bad job of it! :D
This is awesome to hear! It is nice to get that sense of "belonging" in some way, where the job fits you and you it.
I've started to see that around me while getting involved in different crypto projects. Most crypto developers are living out of crypto already, they get paid in crypto and also have their savings in crypto and keep getting work offers every other month as the market keeps growing and there is huge demand. Their friends who still work in "traditional" tech companies are starting to consider entering crypto world.
It is interesting as most of them are young, work remotely, and still do not have a family, so they do not really care where to live, they can choose to go wherever they want and usually do not spend too many months in the same place.
Some have earned even more money from the "team distribution" tokens of the projects they have been involved with, than from the tokens received as a salary. Most do not have huge "possession" ambitions and are now in a position they can work if they want so they only get involved in those things they like.
The crypto labor market is evolving fast, it has started with developers, but little by little other profiles are being added as product managers, community managers, and so on.
All in all, I forsee a completely different space full of opportunities in the coming years for those willing to enter.
I have a few friends who are "cry-curious" :D
Was talking about this with my colleague today - where it seems there is a growing division between possession ambition and a desire to invest. The smaller by far are the investors - which will probably always be the case it seems.
Splinterlands has over 70 people employed now and are adding a HR function :)
Except passive income, I am planning to spend my BTC, HIVE etc as a serverance pay after retirement :)
A decent move to make! How long til retirement?
I think 25 years 😁
We in Russia also have a passing problem with employers. The profession of a courier for the delivery of products is well paid and does not require education, for example. Young people do not want to study. It is easier for them to work as a courier.
I guess it also gives them flexibility in the moment, but will it pay so well when the supply chains normalize?
This is a good question.
I'm long term bullish about Hive and as such will used every possible means to increase my portfolio. However, buying stuff like chaos packs is good for passive income too.
Renting out a bit does bring in some passive income - as long as they are decent cards too! :)
At least with the knowledge in two years things will you can begin preparing for that change. Look at what the end of the project is, what would come naturally after the end, is there a second step or part two to the project?
Some things can be prepared for, and some fall back positions set up. Do you think the whole team will be let go, or just repurposed?
This is what I have already identified as a possibility, but I am not sure I would want to do it in two years :)
The platform crypto, gives to its adopters is huge. The mutant race of humans that have been built by it are unmatched. Funny how we are not heavily dependent on BTC doing grand things to survive but in t individual capacity and investment strategy to increase earnings be it from the physical to supplement crypto or vice versa. but the vision is one wealth creation
As more business models are built that add value beyond speculation, the tether to BTC will start to loosen a bit. Might take some time, but it is happening.
Some things are better to have and not need than need and not have? :D
The story of my life!!
hmm sounds interesting
So guess there's not much we can do...
Just wait and see what happens! 👀
As always!
I believe we can’t still count ourselves as early adopters of crypto and believe in next few years people should be comfortable retiring with crypto
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We are definitely pretty early on the scene - if looking at it from the industry standpoint.
Look at you ! I envy you !! You are eating your cake and having it at the same time..😅😅
Best cake to have, is the cake that can be eaten.
It is a 50-50 win in investing in hive especially when the price is down because of future purposes but selling at this point to me isn't a good idea though
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