You've landed that elusive role at a large commercial law firm. Few are fortunate enough to get the chance to commence their careers like this. You probably hustled your way through law school, with many sleepless nights and coffee-fuelled study sessions, dreaming of the day when you'd finally get that coveted piece of paper. And you got there. Congrats! Unfortunately, though, … [Read more...]
New Study Suggests Slash Careers Behind Upskilling Trend
Nowadays, the pressure to stick with and succeed in one chosen field has, in many ways, lessened as more young Australians vote with their feet and regularly change careers.Commonly referred to as a slash career, these alternative career pathways can manifest in many different ways. You may hold down a full-time job but have a side hustle or work on a passion project over … [Read more...]
#BucketOpinion: Cate Mullins On Why Slash Careers Give You A Competitive Edge
rom a young age, we are conditioned to have a fixed and certain view about our careers and the persona that society attaches to it. Questions like “what do you want to be when you grow up?” or “what does your partner do for a living?” all feed into this psyche. But this is dated and dangerous.Gone are the days of a job for life, and thank God, how boring. Today we must all … [Read more...]
Alternative Careers: The Benefits Of Being A Non-Practising Lawyer
Congratulations!! After many years of hard work you have successfully completed your law degree.The next matter for you to consider is: do you expect to have a long and productive career as a lawyer employed in a law firm?Perhaps so, but, if not, maybe it would be of benefit for you to consider using your many skills in the pursuit of a career outside that of the … [Read more...]
Career Has 6 Letters, So Does Addict: 7 Signs You Are A Workaholic
ntil recently, I thought it was a compliment to be described as a workaholic.This is partly due to an ongoing cycle of denial that I am, in fact, a workaholic and partly because I love what I do. If you find a career you love then you will never work a day in your life, right?Wrong.The negative impacts of an imbalanced lifestyle can be far-reaching … [Read more...]
Corporate Stockholm Syndrome – 6 Signs You’re Working for the Wrong Start Up
“Will you walk into my parlor?” said the spider to the fly.Expectations and reality are two very different things.For many employees, working for a start up company can seem like a dream: complete creative freedom, constant brainstorming sessions, flexible work hours and a dynamic, out-of-the-box team environment.While the possibilities of a start up role are … [Read more...]