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In Praise of the Meandering Career
I like to think of careers as less like ladders and more like lily pads. In retrospect, some hops might look as if they were on a path, while others might look like a digression. Some might prioritize work, others might prioritize life outside of work. But whatever you hop to next, know you’ll have the chance to hop again. Little in life is
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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... See more
Maalvika • Why Are We Lying to Young People About Work?
The rise of multipotentialites, slashies, and neo-generalists building portfolio careers reflects a growing recognition that our contributions need not be limited to a single field. Multihyphenate professionals—people who engage in such a wide range of occupations that they need multiple hyphens to describe their work—were once mostly found in the
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