“Spiral” careers are the last category. This is like a series of smaller careers. People in this model might make a pretty dramatic career shift every decade or so, but there is a method to the madness. They are using their skills and knowledge in one field and applying it to another, while getting a variety of experiences for their own fulfillment

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Most people are at least a little bit wrong about what they think they want to do when they start out. The first decade of your career should be about collecting experiences, not locking into a path too soon. The best way to figure out what’s right is by trying things and paying attention.A few key signals:- Do you leave work feeling energized or d... See more

Life is modular, not linear. You don't choose a career at twenty-two and stick with it for forty years like some kind of professional arranged marriage. Instead of hunting for the mythical perfect tree, follow your curiosity. What ideas make you pause while scrolling? What conversations do you find yourself returning to days later? When a friend me... See more