The Right Choice
July 25, 2009 by Ed McLaughlin
I’ve been thinking about the job market a lot lately. No surprise there – in this economy, that’s unavoidable.
But something else has been troubling me.
The employment trends will eventually improve. That much I’m sure about. But I’m not as certain that the expectations of employees will change as well. From what I’ve seen so far, I think that’s unlikely.
When I talk with job seekers (passive or active), one theme is nearly always a constant – job security. For some reason, people are hoping that someone else (the company) will take responsibility for their future. Even worse, many think that they’ll be able to find this safety with a large organization.
I assure you that will not happen.
Think about it – large companies are no longer the backbone of our economy. Stability can’t exist within an organization that will eliminate jobs to make a quarterly number. It can’t exist when a company is bought or sold, or when it fails to recognize a change in the market and fails. So if you work for a big firm, job security doesn’t exist.
The good news is that when the economy turns, small companies will lead most (if not all) of the growth in new jobs. Large companies won’t. Guaranteed.
Want even better news? A lot of the jobs at small companies are more interesting and have a greater impact on the lives of others (including yours). Oh, and stability, you ask? Yep, that too.
Which direction you choose is up to you. But seems to me the safer bet is pretty obvious.
Tagged: business, career, job growth, small company growth
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