Career Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive

What we talked about on this episode: 

This episode was inspired by a TT video I saw where someone shared their remote compensation, hybrid comp, and in-office comp expectations.

It was said they ask for $20k more for in-office jobs and the person dueting it seemed shocked. 

My response was good for them BUT that’s it? 

Let’s talk about it. 

Should you have different compensation expectations for a remote job vs a job you would be required to go into the office? 

For simple math.

Let’s say your hourly rate is $40/hour. 

Your commute: 

1 hour per day, 30 minutes each way.

$40 x 5 x 50 weeks per year 

= $10,000

15 miles each way, so that’s 30 miles per day round trip. 

30 x 5 x 50 = 7500 miles you’re putting on your car each year. 

The federal mileage rate right now is $.67/mile and at 7,500 miles we are looking at: 

$5,025

Time and mileage just for your commute is now at: 

$15,025 per year

Food: 

Buy lunch 2x a week and bring lunch 3x a week

$10, which is conservative for a meal these days 

$10 x 2 per week x 50 weeks per year

=1,000 extra on food 

Between commute and food, we are now at $16,025 

Clothes: 

Unless you can wear the same shit you can at home, in the office, you have to account for additional clothing expenses.

Let’s say $2,000 a year on the lowest end.

Now we are at $18,025 just in expenses for commute, food, and clothing.

We haven’t factored anything in for the inconvenience. These are simply expenses. 

Truly, do the math.

What makes sense? 

Hybrid = I’d do 75% of whatever the in-office number you come to is. 

If companies are hell-bent on getting people back into the office, awesome, compensate accordingly. 

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What we talked about on this episode: 

1. Let’s take this offline: discuss it later and/or in a different setting 

   
   



2. Touch base: briefly connect or update on a topic 

   
   



3. Put a pin in it: postpone or temporarily set aside a discussion

   
   



4. Think outside the box: consider unconventional or creative ideas 

   
   



5. Circle back: Return to topic later for further discussion 

   
   



6. Low-hanging fruit: Easily achievable or readily available tasks.

   
   



7. Get the ball rolling: Start a process or initiate an activity.

   
   



8. Move the needle: Make a significant impact or achieve progress.

   
   



9. Buy-in: Gain agreement or approval from others.

   
   



10. Close the loop: Complete a task or finalize a discussion.

    
    



11. Ping me: Contact me or send me a message.

    
    



12. Bandwidth: Capacity or availability to take on additional tasks.

    
    



13. Hit the ground running: Start a project or task quickly and efficiently.

    
    



14. Paradigm shift: Fundamental change in thinking or approach.

    
    



15. Out of the loop: Unaware of information or not included in discussions.

    
    



16. Play hardball: Adopt a tough or uncompromising approach.

    
    



17. Push the envelope: Challenge limits or try new and innovative approaches.

    
    



18. Put lipstick on a pig: Attempt to make something unattractive appear better than it is.

    
    



19. Running it up the flagpole: Presenting an idea for consideration or feedback.

    
    



20. Table that for now: Postpone discussion until later.

    
    



21. Under the radar: Happening without attracting attention or going unnoticed.

    
    

If someone hits you with one, ask clarifying questions! 

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Notes: 

Most of us are not comfortable with self-promotion

That said, most of us do indeed need to leverage this skill

Whether in the workplace, for a business, or podcast, or social channels, etc.

 

Definition:

Dictionary.com

The action of promoting or publicizing oneself

 

What self-promotion is not?

Bragging

Huge difference between hey we made a new podcast episode vs we have the best podcast ever

 

Why is self-promotion important in our careers? AKA benefits to doing it

1. Promotion opportunities


2. Credibility


3. Personal branding


4. Builds confidence


5. Professional (and probably personal) growth


6. Gives you a leg up AKA a competitive edge


7. Career or job satisfaction


8. Build/rebuild your reputation


9. Increase visibility


10. Networking


11. Career development


12. Recognition


13. Develop leadership skills


14. Help overcome gender and/or diversity biases


15. Increased motivation


16. Puts your achievements center stage


17. Proves your value


18. Sets you up to be seen as a SME


19. Puts you in a position to take control of your career


20. Lead by example (fosters culture and can share other people's achievements too)

 

Tips/tools/techniques and resources

1. Be real and authentic


2. Set goals


3. Estbalish your version of EVP (employer value proposition) so EVP - employee value prop (AKA unique selling prop, AKA why you're a badass)


4. Start with what you know (current role, skills, knowledge


5. Network


6. Create a personal brand (portfolio if it applies)


7. Leverage social platforms


8. Seek feedback from team and others


9. Create a website


10. Design on brand (Canva, adobe)


11. Create content


12. Become a speaker


13. Refine your storytelling skills (people relate to stories)


14. Apply for awards


15. Get your read on


16. Leverage online courses


17. Seek out a mentor

 

Don't list:

1. Be fake


2. Lie/embellish


3. Be arrogant


4. Be selfish


5. Dismiss ethical issues


6. Ignore feedback


7. Over so it


8. Be greedy


9. Put all your eggs in the self-promotion basket

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Being a lifelong learner is so critical in today's society.

We are surrounded by constant change and we have to be able to learn and adapt to those changes

If we think about jobs that used to be relevant but are no longer:

• Lamplighter (1900)


• Switchboard operators (1975-1980)


• Camera film developers (1990s)


• Life operators (1970ish)


• Milkman (1990s)


• Video store operator (1995-2000)

 

Dictonary.com

The provision or use of both formal and informal learning opportunities throughout people's lives in order to foster the continuous development and improvement of the knowledge and skills needed for employment and personal fulfillment

So it's not just going to school or attending college

It's a commitment to not stop learning

 

Benefits of being a lifelong learner:

1. Leadership development


2. Career advancement


3. Side gig opportunities


4. Keep your mind sharp


5. Stronger communication


6. Adaptability


7. Personal growth


8. Confidence


9. Health and wellness


10. Stay up to date


11. Networking opportunities


12. Fulfillment


13. Motivating


14. Help create new goals


15. Enjoyment


16. Exploring new passions or interests


17. Innovation


18. Job security


19. Develop critical thinking skills


20. Avoiding getting bored

 

How it can keep you relevant in your field:

1. Current knowledge


2. Career advancements


3. Develop/deepen problem solving skills


4. Networking


5. Professional growth


6. Future readiness / preparing for future changes


7. Adaptability


8. Increased confidence


9. Increased job security


10. Proactive


11. Sharpen your skills


12. Innovation


13. Global perspective

 

Resources:

1. Online courses (Coursera (EdX, Udemy, Massive open online courses MOOCs, MIT opencourseware)


2. Podcasts


3. YouTube


4. Blogs / websites


5. Libraries - physical and digital


6. Museums


7. TEDtalks


8. Open educational resources (Openstax)


9. Digital archives


10. Language education (Duolingo)


11. Coding (CodeAcademy)


12. DIY (YouTube, pinterest, wikihow )


13. Online forums (Reddit)


14. Social Media


15. Kids - learning platforms (abcmouse)


16. Books

 

Create A Plan Of Action

Set goals

Decide on your preferences

Online, in person, etc.

Create a list of subjects/topics

Schedule time

Track status

Ask for accountability help if you need it

Use all your resources

Learn

Practice and play

Debrief - what went well / not well / change

Make it continuous

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Notes: 

Dictonary.com

The persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own effort or skills

 

Imposter Syndrome is very prevalent in the workplace

The why isn't always going to be clear

Every person is a human, all humans think differently, have different pasts, different traumas, different work experiences, different school experiences, etc.

 

Signs of imposter syndrome:

1. Self-doubt


2. Self-sabotage


3. Perfectionism


4. Difficulty accepting praise


5. Negative self talk


6. Constantly comparing yourself to others


7. Overachieving


8. Fear of failure


9. Minimizing your success


10. Fear you won't live up to expectations


11. Burnout


12. Workaholic - too many hours


13. Minimize your brilliance


14. Constant need for external validation


15. Lacking confidence


16. Difficulty dealing with pressure


17. Anxiety


18. Feeling like you're not good enough


19. Distrust or ignoring your intuition


20. You're the best of worst, no middle ground


21. Not applying to jobs despite being qualified

 

What causes imposter syndrome?

A lot of things can cause us to get imposter syndrome

A few examples:

• School or work pressure


• Childhood experiences (constantly being criticized)


• Perfectionism


• Mental health status - bad week


• Mental health disorders (examples: OCD, Anxiety)


• Success - achieved it but feel you don't deserve it


• Personality traits


• Lack of diversity and representation


• Major life changes


• Societal expectations

 

I've personally struggled with imposter syndrome many times.

Sometimes it's a phase of life that it something I had to work through for extended periods of time (Example - layoff )

Others it may pop up quickly and temporarily (Example - working on website)

 

How can imposter syndrome impact your career?

1. Work-life balance problems


2. Burnout


3. Missed opportunities


4. Trash communication


5. Lack of career progression


6. Decreased career satisfaction


7. Fear of failure (analysis paralysis)


8. Lack of self-development or motivation to do any


9. Procrastination


10. Confidence takes a hit

 

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

1. Own it / acknowledge it


2. Talk about it


3. Retrain your mind (correct self-doubting thoughts, turn them into affirmations and keep repeating them)


4. Ask for help/support


5. Learn to accept praise


6. Take time for mindfulness and / or meditation


7. Set realistic goals


8. Learn to be flexible (goals, perfectionism)


9. Learn new skills


10. May want or need to get help from a counselor or therapist, etc.


11. Facts vs feelings (great review vs feeling like you're not doing enough)


12. Embrace failure and the lessons it brings


13. Remind yourself of whats important to you


14. Recognize and stop the spiral


15. Talk to yourself how you'd talk to your best friend (kindness, compassion)

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