This infographic offers some great insights into how people advance through their career. After years of studying, the psychologists came up with:
some deep insights and universal truths about the psychology of careers
So what does all of this boil down to? In the first year you should focus on being a sponge. Learn everything and anything. By year 3, you should start to focus on fitting in. Get into the groove and grow as part of the team.
By year five you should be developing some specific expertise. This may also be the time when you find yourself getting bored or wondering what’s next. Be careful, as this can be a vulnerable time for you!
By year 10, however, you will be settled down and start to see your coworkers as part of your family. And by year 15 you will be invested. At this point you will start to feel like you “own” part of the company. By year 20, you will be a veteran. You will collaborate, lead, and inspire your team.
At year 25 you should step back and take time to enjoy your victories. This is the time of your life to really pat yourself on the back. By year 30 you should be transferring into more of a mentor-ship role.
And don’t worry if you celebrate later in life, as that’s quite natural.
celebrating career achievement is strongly correlated to increased tenure.
Besides, if you’ve made it 30 years into your career, you’ve probably done a kick ass job!
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