
Though oft times better than master of one.”īeing a jack of all trades is advantageous when it comes to problem-solving and creativity. Most people know the first half of this famous couplet, but not everyone knows that it’s taken out of context. The full couplet should be:

If you know that something isn’t right for you, would you still continue? Joy #1: We Are Able to See Possibilities I was genuine about contributing to the animation industry, but I realized it’s just so far off from my vision that I had to let it go. That’s what happened to my animation job. However, when you started working and you realized that your job didn’t align with your long-term goals, you had to change. Unlike what most people think, I don’t enjoy changing jobs.Ĭhanging jobs is a hassle. They wanted me to stay for at least 3 years. The truth is I am as committed, if not more committed than others to my jobs.įor my accountant job, everyone knew I would be leaving since day one. Because during my interview, I had communicated to my managers that I would be pursuing something creative someday. At a glance, employers who look at my resume would think that I’m a person that gives up easily or gets bored easily.

Previously, I was in several different jobs – auditor, accountant, animator, and project lead. One big problem with being a polymath is perception. Some employers see us as job-hoppers or non-committal people. Challenge #1: Employers Think We Are Not Committed
