29/04/2023
To all the Fresh Grad and Young Professional,
Never settle for the money in the first 5 years of your career. Why? Money won’t last once you get RETRENCHED but the experience that you gained and skillset that you garnered will STAY with you, no matter which company/industry you’re with.
Do more and learn as much as possible about the entire ecosystem of the business/industry/field instead of doing just enough on what you’re assigned to. If you’re in Drilling, you take initiative to learn about Production and Downstream too? If you’re in Sales, you try to learn a wee bit about the Operation too.
Not only the technical expertise but also the soft skills—negotiation, accountability, leadership and definitely communication skills! Become an emcee, organise an event,lead a group in teambuilding. And it’s important to grasp skills that sometimes do not related to you now—Fintech, HR, supply chain, data analytical which you might need it later.
Never feel comfortable and confident about your job security. Why I need to save money? Why can’t I splurge on my car? No matter how big the company you are in is, one day when they feel they are not making money in that instance , they will get rid of you, no matter how good you are. It’s painful but I have seen that many times!
When that day comes, the other skills you have indirectly practiced will be the only tangible assets you have.
Be smart and venture into what matters the most for your future.
Do you agree? ⬇️
