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Catherine Heath's avatar

I love the notion of the 'shiny object' Rob, it's very true. I do think this has been exponentially increased in recent years for two big reasons: 1) COVID changing the 'traditional' notion of work and working environment/space. It's not one place that we go everyday anymore. 2) LAYOFFS across so many industries that have grown such a transient and short-term view of how long positions may last and how much long-term commitment people are willing to give.

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Rob Schwartz's avatar

Interesting. So “shiny object hopping” as an occupational hazard, perhaps?

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Catherine Heath's avatar

Absolutely! The 'shiny-ness' is attractive, though people need to make sure it's going to sustainably shine in the right way for them and their personal/career purpose before letting it blind you for the wrong reasons...

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Lucia Hindorff's avatar

Love this, Rob! Opens the door to exploring a current job as well, rather than assuming that job searching is the only answer.

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Rocky Longworth's avatar

Great insight!

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