Career advice please (for me too)

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It is safe to say that many of the people here in TRF are experienced and accomplished in their chosen field of profession. I trust that I, too, like many others, can solicit some good advice from y’all.

I’ll start with a bit of history. Been working for the same company for over a decade now. Company’s private, employs about 400. Started at entry level position, got promoted several times, and now a ‘higher up’ in charge of my own department

I like what I do, job is not boring, I’m pretty good at it, love my office crowd, have a good work life balance, and most importantly pay is pretty good (not exceptional but good enough that I don’t complain).

What’s even more special about my job is the autonomy that comes with it. I handle the company’s business unit that many employees, including higher ups, do not understand or dare get involved in. It’s so under the radar that some people in the don’t even know my staff and I exist. I’ve seen myself benefit from this in many ways, and most notably is I have transformed into a ‘utility player’.

Now here’s what’s been on my mind lately. Recently I’ve been fancying the idea of taking on a different set of challenge and responsibility at a larger scale. The main motivation isn’t really about getting higher compensation, but it’s more geared towards personal achievement. Don’t get me wrong, I still want to earn more. The catch is I’m somewhat convinced this cannot be achieved at my current employer because I feel that have already reached the ceiling, therefore I think moving to a different industry would be the solution. I’m in my mid-thirties so understandably there is a burning desire in me and a voice telling me to strike while the iron is hot.

What would you advice?
1. Stay put. Wait for an opportunity to open up in your current employment.
2. Go venture into something different but keep in mind the risks associated with it.

I would love to hear from you, and thanks in advance.


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By the way I read 77T’s advice on the other thread. What stood out to me was his chosen path of building leadership skills and marketing skills. I need to work on my marketing skills.


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This ain’t a Rolex thread without a Rolex related plug. So after years of hanging out in the forum, I finally convinced myself that I have accumulated enough justification to pick one up. So which type of Rolex befit a under the radar corporate climbing utility man? 214270!