Hello, this is Laura Lee Rose. \u00a0I am a speaker and author. I am an expert in time and project management.<\/p>\n
I help busy professionals and entrepreneurs create effective systems so that they can comfortably delegate to others, be more profitable and have time to enjoy life even if they don\u2019t have time to learn new technology or train their staff.\u00a0 I have a knack for turning big ideas into on time and profitable projects.<\/p>\n
At the end of the day, I give people peace of mind.
\nToday\u2019s question came from a busy professional interested in freeing some time and space to advance in his career.<\/p>\n
Are there any career risks that a person should never take?\u00a0 These career risks may be on the job, during a job search, while networking, or some other aspect.<\/em><\/p>\n Everyone is different, so it’s difficult to say what absolute career risks different people should never take.\u00a0 Career risks are relative to each person’s tolerance to financial security, family obligations, and debt\/credit issues. The general rule of thumb is – if you are proactive with your risk-management activities, then no career move is off the table.\u00a0 Take the time to do a risk analysis (determine the probability and impact of the risk) on your career decision. If the probability of it actually “falling apart” is low and the impact is insignificant, then simply go for it. For example – What if you are considering giving your manager an ultimatum to give you a raise or you will walk?\u00a0 What is the career risk of this action?<\/p>\n 1) Since you have been the top sales person, was responsible for single-highhandedly responsible for 60% of the company’s profits, MVP for the last 3 year and is currently making lower than 10% of your sales – the probability of you getting fired is low AND the impact of moving on is low because you can easily find another job based on your past performance and client connections.\u00a0 In this scenario – go for it. My recommendation is to find another way to accomplish your goal.\u00a0 The real goal is to increase your income. Propose a change in position in the company that is salary based (versus sales commission).\u00a0 It may be a better match to your talents, allowing you to get higher performance ratings and a higher, consistent income\/salary.<\/p>\n So – take that time to do a risk assessment on your significant decisions, regardless of the situation (professional, personal and private).<\/p>\n I know your situation is different. Why don\u2019t we schedule an appointment, where I get to know more about your unique situation? And then I will be happy to make recommendations on what your best steps are moving forward. To schedule an appointment, book it HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n With enough notice, it would be my honor to guest-speak at no cost to your group organization.<\/p>\n
\nBut there is the adage of “The bigger the risk, the higher the reward”.<\/p>\n
\nIf the Probability of it “actually falling apart” is HIGH AND the Impact of the situation is significant\/major – make sure you have a contingency plan in place.\u00a0 If you have an appropriate contingency plan in place, it’s still a feasible path.<\/p>\n
\n2) But what if you are already being paid more than you bring in and are in debt (which is why you need to ask for a raise)?\u00a0 At the same time, you have been getting Average and Below-Average performance ratings in the last 3 years. Well then the probability of you not getting the raise is HIGH and the impact of you losing your job (via this ultimatum)\u00a0 is significant (because you are currently in debt and have not savings).\u00a0 So – should you avoid asking for the raise? Is this a career risk that you can’t afford to take?\u00a0 Not necessarily.<\/p>\n