SparklyDumpling
SparklyDumpling

Is it even worth climbing up?

Hi Grapeviners,

Question for those at higher level (SM+)

How do you perceive your job? Isn't that too demanding, boring and depressing (corporate politics) at the same time considering you're stuck doing it for years/decades on end(that too will intensify more you climb up)?

Essentially, I want to know what motivates you apart from you big checks? Is it about the power that you enjoy over people? (i mean, does it really make you feel powerful?) Or is it you can't go reverse because of the status and other factors that are attached with you?

Cuz my underlying assumption is that if you're doing a job and earning quite well then it's unlikely that you would get significant time to enjoy that money with your family/ friends or even alone. (pls correct me if I am wrong)

Like yesterday I was talking to a client AVP who's been toiling day n night over the weekends from last 2 month just like an unpaid intern.

If that's the path to carrer growth, then man, I am already done!😂


Your answers/ perspective would help me understand the point of chasing carrer growth from your lens and decide for myself!!

Thanks 🙏

19mo ago
FloatingQuokka
FloatingQuokka

It’s worth it. Every second of it. Leadership roles are amazing.

But not having ambition to get there is totally fine too.

ZestyCoconut
ZestyCoconut

To each his own.

A lot of people associate their identity and self worth with their professional profile. Growing in that area gives people some satisfaction and feeling for progress that can cover up for some of the things that you may miss in life while doing so.

Ensuring that your health and relationships don't suffer in that pursuit is important, IMO and people need to find their right mix and balance. To realise that, you may have to err a little on both sides to know what works best for you.

SparklyDumpling
SparklyDumpling

I agree.
How do you perceive capitalism in this context? Doesn't it often drive us in directions we may not necessarily desire? For instance, while we trying to strike a balance here, the competition outside is driving improvements. Couldnt this will lead an organization, and ultimately you, to forsake the pursuit of balance and instead focus solely on striving for becoming better and eventually leading to the same cycle?

ZestyCoconut
ZestyCoconut

Continuous progress and improving productivity/efficiency in the economy is a key attribute of capitalism. You are expected to do more this year than what you did 2 years back to even be at the same relative level. We can feel sad about it or know that the competition is also made up of people like us, who are all facing similar dilemnas and anxieties.

QuirkyMarshmallow
QuirkyMarshmallow

Every leader upto CEO has aspiration to execute his vision and it is not for money. Money or promotion will only be a byproduct

QuirkyMarshmallow
QuirkyMarshmallow

Climbing to executive position requires sacrifice apart from ability and patience

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