Have A Backup Plan
Having a backup plan is one of the most important thing any professional should do. This holds true if your a technology professional or not. What would you do if you lost your job tomorrow? You should always do whatever it takes to protect your own interests at all costs.
If you think companies truly care about protecting there own employees interests your wrong. It all comes down to protecting the needs and interests of the company. You can easily be let go at any time and without cause. When coming up with a backup plan you should ask yourself these questions:
- What would happen if you lost your job today?
- Would you be able to pay your bills?
- Would you have enough contacts to start looking for a new job immediately?
These are just some of the questions you should ask yourself when coming up with a backup plan.