Money or the Box ; Taking Career Risks
By Linda Mupemo Picture courtesy of Google Images " A ship is always safe at the shore. But that is not what it is built for,” once said Albert Einstein. This saying signifies that there is something beautiful on the other side of the shore; ones reward is in sailing rather than settling for safe. Most career men and women, especially the younger ones, are accustomed to being on the safe side of the working industry. I know people who are doing jobs they are not happy with but have stuck with them because it is the ‘safest’ thing to do. “At least when I study Nursing or Teaching, I am assured of being employed by the Government.” “So long I have a permanent job. So long the job pays my bills, I am ok with it.” Right? Wrong! You do not have to choose a career or stay on a job solely based on its ability to pay your bills. Inasmuch as financial stability and job security are essential in ones working life, that should not come at th