Job hunting again! July 15, 2008
Posted by Niels in : Personal , trackbackNow that my Biznik gig is over, I’m back on the hunt for a job. I’m thinking about going back into technology, but more on the marketing/business side. A product manager position at a software company sounds pretty appealing, and I’m weighing whether I want to join an established company or a startup. They both have their appeal - jumping into a new position, I’d appreciate the support structures and mentorship available in a big company, but I like feeling like I’m contributing directly to a small company’s success. I’ve already had a few job offers, but since I’m planning for this gig to last a while I want to make sure I end up in a role that really excites me.
In other news, I’m trying to make the most of my current unemployment. Last month there were trips to Victoria and Montana for wedding anniversaries and weddings, plus a float trip through Glacier national park. Last weekend included my first seaplane ride, hiking, surprise parties, going away parties, birthday parties, barbeques, and raspberry picking. Side note on the hiking: it is best to leave for day hikes sometime before 7pm. But if you do have to leave at 7pm, bring a headlamp because it’s super cool to watch bats dive bomb your head all the way back to your car to pick off the bugs flying around your light.
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Hey Niels,
Why, in your opinion, did the 4-Hour Workweek’s concepts not work for you? How has your perspective on life and work changed? I have a great career lined up for me, but one that I’m not too excited about, and I’m very curious about alternative lifestyles.
Thanks!
The 4-hour workweek has a lot of great advice in it and the long-horizon life goal for me is still to build a passive income stream. However, I’m at a stage where I want to make a lot of money immediately and a salaried job is the only way I can do so. I’m being selective though - I want to build a skillset that will aid me in building my own business, as well as amassing a cash pillow to get me by while that business grows.
I see. That seems like a great strategy!