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Mayank Rautela238 Answers |Ask - Follow
HR Expert - Answered on Apr 07, 2021
Asked on - Apr 07, 2021Hindi
Hi Mayank,
I was going through this article Struggling with your career? and it prompted me to write this email.
I am Kalpesh Desai, aged 45, working with an MNC as project manager in Mumbai.
I feel I have reached a kind of dead-end and am unable to crack that due to office politics, coupled with my inability to say ‘Yes boss’ everywhere and my poor marketing skills as far as my own work is concerned.
I am bad at speaking lies and I am process oriented. This just adds to my woes.
I feel I end up being used without getting recognised.
Changing jobs seems to be easy option but does not guarantee a better situation in future jobs. Kindly share insights on how to come out of this.
Warm regards,
Kalpesh Desai
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Dear Kalpesh,
Many of us face this situation in this stage of our careers.
It’s something I have faced as well.
I can share what I have learnt from my experience; I hope it will help you.
1. Reinvent yourself. Upgrade your competencies; take up some courses in your field from a reputed institute.
2. Set clear goals and expectations with your manager. You don't have to be a 'yes man', but you must be aligned with the goals of your manager and the organisation at large.
3. Have a career discussion with your manager. Clearly express what you are looking for in your career and what help you need from the management.
4. Move out of your core area of functioning. For example, you could move from project management to analytics, strategy or even sales.
5. Ensure that you have a good financial plan to secure the future of your family.