What’s Your Backup Plan?

I frequently ask my clients that question.  A common response is “I don’t know”. The tech world is announcing tens of thousands of layoffs in an industry that everyone thought was safe. What would you do if tomorrow your job was eliminated?  Some questions to ask yourself:

•        How long can I pay my bills?

•        How much time to I spend networking, in and outside of my org?

•       Am I constantly learning in my area of expertise?

•        Am I doing what I love?

• What’s most important to me?

Anxiety around uncertainty is fueled by the lack of a plan. While we can’t see the future, we can find some time to address those tough questions and create some strategy for ourselves. Doing so will help you to handle whatever happens in your career with more confidence and clarity!