08/11/20
We are into the 6th month of the Pandemic that affects
all industries and the chemical enterprise, including
universities and funded research. While I could list several
things to do,
The ACS does a creditable job in the following link.
Please consider three related things regardless of what stage
your career is in?
1. Be prepared for a job loss or unexpected job change.
Regularly line up your public relations documents and digital
presence.
2. Continue to learn new skills and expand your abilities
new and emerging areas, in-demand strength areas and areas
where you know or have been advised you need improvement.
3. Extend a helping hand to others. Let them know you are
there for them. Work hard at it, as it is amazing how much this
will mean no matter where you are in your career growth path.
[mentor others, offer strong recommendations, promote people
for honors, awards and honorary designations, if you are authoring
a technical journal article consider mentioning recognition of
a teacher or mentor]
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August 31st, 2020 at 8:15 am
Regarding point (1):
If you have not consulted a link from Kiplinger (via Fidelity)
it is an excellent resource for job loss/change–
https://www.fidelity.com/insights/personal-finance/changing-jobs-financial-checklist
- 6 months income estimate suggested
- Resources for finding appropriate insurances
- In advance, Contact experienced Investment Firm
(I use Fidelity Investment) in advance for appropriate
way to manage your Retirement savings accounts
Think through the timing of when you leave and
when you might start your next position.
Work through the end of year or quarter.
Start before the beginning of the next quarter/year.