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Keeping Career Options Open?

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  • 07-01-2013 10:43pm
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    robocode
    Registered Users Posts: 491 ✭✭


    I've been wondering for awhile if people make a conscious decision to keep their options open while working in a particular role. For example, say you're role is pretty specific (due to the use of a particular language/technology, or that the company are in a niche area). You enjoy your job but see job postings in different areas that pay considerably more, e.g. senior Java developer. Is it possible/advisable to work on skills (in your own time obviously) that are not relevant to your current job but would be relevant should you decide to change direction down the road?


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    IRLConor
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    robocode wrote: »
    I've been wondering for awhile if people make a conscious decision to keep their options open while working in a particular role. For example, say you're role is pretty specific (due to the use of a particular language/technology, or that the company are in a niche area). You enjoy your job but see job postings in different areas that pay considerably more, e.g. senior Java developer. Is it possible/advisable to work on skills (in your own time obviously) that are not relevant to your current job but would be relevant should you decide to change direction down the road?

    In a word: yes.

    Even if you never change job, cross-training with other technologies/techniques is a very valuable way to improve your current skills. Anything which forces you to think differently will give you a fresh perspective on your existing skills and may allow you to see gaps in your skill set that you've never spotted before.

    Step as far outside your comfort zone as you can handle. Don't chase specific skills that pay better (at least not in the beginning), aim for things that will hold your interest and the better-paid skills will come as a consequence.


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