Be explicit to prevent disappointment in your next job!

Video Description

In my 30 years in industry, I switched jobs many times. Often I would accept a job, expecting to move up or grow quickly in the role. But, I didn't discuss this with the manager, leading to problems down the road. Here's a story of the time I joined a new group as its first software engineer, expecting to run the group as it grew. Needless to say, it didn't work out that way. I'll talk about why, and how to avoid the same mistake yourself! TABLE OF CONTENTS 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Context for my example 02:35 Joining the team 03:10 Assumptions and expectations 03:49 Enjoying the described job 04:35 Surprise and disappointment 05:48 Be explicit when hired 07:18 Summary 08:09 Wrap-up