[Source: Frankfurt Airport, Photographer: Sugu, FlickR cc]

When times are good as they were for the ten years before November 2008 switching jobs or even careers was possible and even fun. Now, as we go through more bad news for the markets and the constant distancing of the light at the end of the tunnel changing careers is becoming the first sign of foolhardiness.

So what to do?

Well, Rouse Circles, suggests first and foremost improve your core work skills. What courses are you signed up for this Autumn? Can you read more, do more, focus more, get a qualification; anything, that will improve your core job skills? Secondly, how you get fitter both mentally, physically, and emotionally? The old adage about when the going gets tough, the tough get going is a pretty good one here. Are you fearful of the future , or are you saying no fear, and just getting on with the job.

From the people I talk to the number one recommendation is the most intelegant: get the job done!

Less fluff, more action. As we all get back into the rhythm of work after summer breaks I think their advice is good: make the extra calls, go the extra mile, and wear an extra smile…

I am keeping my eyes open for more on this subject and will post more.