The hottest Job security Substack posts right now

You are not your job - your job does not define your worth as a person.
Your job can change unexpectedly - it's important to separate your identity from it.
Grief and layoffs are common in the workplace - remember you are more than just your job.

Consider working towards being promoted at a bigger company instead of founding a startup.
Founding a startup may lead to a 40% reduction in salary and bring additional stress.
Start considering an exit from big tech to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities.

Plan to grow your salary to reach financial independence.
Work hard, deliver value, and make your manager's job easier to increase chances of a pay rise.
Understanding key projects, regular updates, and presenting accomplishments can help in securing a pay raise.

Working in wartime often involves working with lower quality but not zero quality, unlike in peacetime where quality can be excessively high and unnecessary.
In wartime situations like startups, there's a sense of urgency and willingness to take risks for the sake of innovation, unlike in peacetime setups where conflict avoidance and complacency can prevail.
Balancing safety and risk is crucial in work environments - too much safety can lead to complacency while too little safety can cause unnecessary stress and burnout.

View medical school as a professional training program, not just an emotional journey.
Consider medicine as one of many career choices, weighing its pros and cons.
Take a balanced approach by evaluating the practical aspects of a medical career while also considering personal motivations.

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