Every day, I receive countless DMs and messages from friends. The questions are often the same: - Where should I move to? - What market is hot? - Which firm is hiring? - What second path should I pivot to since jobs no longer feel secure? Of course, knowing which markets are booming or which firms are hiring is useful. But here’s a thought: Maybe we should also focus on how to be more “employable.” We need to market ourselves. Our skills and services. Not just waiting for o

This coming year marks my 9th year in recruitment. Since starting in 2017, I’ve witnessed how dramatically the market has shifted. 1. Companies today are far more cost-conscious: 🏢 Leaner structures, fewer headcounts ⚔️ Cut-throat performance expectations: If you can’t deliver, you’re out quickly 2. 💰 Replacement hires often come at a discount (CFO/COO roles now budgeted 10–20% lower than before) These changes hit hardest at the entry level and executive level: - 🎓 Fresh

After posting about LEAN FIRE, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting. The question that keeps looping in my mind is: “What’s next?” One of my mentors, a former MD, once told me: “You should constantly set new goals after hitting the old ones. Now that you’ve reached lean fire, why not aim to double your net worth?” But here’s the thing: 💰 Financial goals no longer motivate me. I don’t need a lot. Growing up, society and my parents taught me to chase milestones like: -Climb the