Career Uncertainty: Staying on Course When the Forecast Looks Rough

Let’s face it—there’s a lot to feel uncertain about right now. AI reshaping industries, promotion opportunities drifting out of reach, internal organisational changes shifting the landscape overnight.

So what do you do when your career feels… unanchored?

Step 1: Focus on What’s Within Your Control

Back in 2008, I started as an equity analyst covering European metals and mining—right as the Global Financial Crisis hit.

The Russian steel companies I covered? Wild volatility on the way down… followed by a sharp rebound in 2009–10. Meanwhile, I had MBA debt looming like storm clouds on the horizon.

What helped me steady the ship wasn’t panicking—or staring endlessly at Bloomberg charts—it was focusing on building the skills I could control:

✅ Developing a macro framework

✅ Understanding industry dynamics

✅ Becoming a sharper investor

Step 2: Recognize the Skills You’re Building

💬 Are you becoming a better communicator?

🤝 A more collaborative teammate?

🧠 Stronger at handling pressure and making decisions under uncertainty?

Even in tough times, you’re adding tools to your career toolkit.

Step 3: Shift Your Perspective

Instead of obsessing over what stressed me out, I focused on what gave me energy:

✔️ Learning from curious colleagues

✔️ Engaging with different company management teams

✔️ Tackling new intellectual challenges

Whatever your role, ask yourself: What do I enjoy? Then lean into it.

When the waters get rough, remember: You can’t control the waves 🌊, but you can adjust your sails ⛵.

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