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It sounds like you're feeling inclined - I would recommend it. I had a great experience. I knew I wanted to do another entrepreneurial role but not do so immed
by mattbroad 4y ago
It sounds like you're feeling inclined - I would recommend it. I had a great experience.
I knew I wanted to do another entrepreneurial role but not do so immediately. I didn't want a tech job.
I spent a few years in construction project management and it was a great experience. A huge change from the tech business world. Initially the money was pretty tragic. But it was fun! And it improved. Moving from high tech to construction is a little bit like entering another world. I found it fascinating.
During that period I also read Ray Kroc's (founder of McDonalds) book which includes him saying "When you're green you're growing. And when you're ripe, you rot."
I prefer to be green and growing. In my career I've encountered many people in a fairly robotic non-or-minimal growth mode. Each to their own.
My experience left me thinking the world would be even better if career switching was easier (for those that want to). I also theorised how I might include this in my next startup (time will tell…). During that period I progressed my vision and plans for my next startup. The period was invaluable. My new startup has been underway for some time now.
Good luck with your plans.