A Career is One

Changing jobs frequently is not very good for an individual that too in todays world , where there is a cut throat competition and a job scarcity situation . I would therefore suggest people not to take risks of changing frequently and also , not to try out different domains. I strongly recommend an individual to focus on a career which he / she is well versed , expertise and enjoy doing it . I have seen people changing industry and failing miserably though the job responsibilities were almost the same . One should enjoy the job he/she is doing and excel in that particular area as in todays world every one looks for an expertise . Becoming a " Jack of all trades and masters of none " is a bit riskier in todays world .
In shaping up of an individuals career , the responsibility also lies in the organizations which can and should play an pivotal role . This will help both the organization and the individual to progress and develop further in tandem . Also this will uplift the image of the organization in the market .
My personal experience in this regards has been very good as my present employeer is doing a lot in this direction . The HR department has taken this responsibility and assignment to ensure that the company gets an competitive edge over others and meet the purpose and vision of the company . My company has identified the best talents in the organization and are taking them through different coaching so that the succession plan can be lined for the future .
This may be the practice in lot of other companies so that companies have an edge over others and to ensure that talents don't move out who are so very important for the companies growth .
Does others influence your career ?
My view in this regards shall be very candid , open and different from majority as my response is neither YES nor NO as I strongly feel and believe that career decisions and matters should not be influenced by anyone else . But unfortunately it does gets effected by relations , peers , bosses , managers etc. This is very tragic . I would urge people reading my blog , plz don't allow others to take a decision on your behalf as far as your career is concerned . To avoid this situation , I follow a very simple mantra - listen to everyone very pateintly but finally do what your heart says . This gives you an immense satisfaction after you have taken the decision , whether it was right or wrong , as the decision was yours . In my case , if the decision taken was right , I used to be thrilled and if the decision was wrong still I felt satisfied as I knew that it was my decision and there is no one to be blamed . Slightly philosiphical but that is how it should be and that is how I am . I have garnered this from my personal experience which I wanted to share with all of you . Would request the readers of this blog to respond on my view , may be for or against .