A practical guide for generalists navigating career decisions. Brought to you by - Generalist World
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Write down the options you’re deciding between, then rate each across the following criteria: 1 is the lowest rating, 5 is the highest.
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Option 2 |
Option 3 |
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| Skills Leverage |
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| Growth Potential |
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| Practical Fit |
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| Gut Feel |
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Use these questions to guide your scoring:
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1. The Energy Check
- How energized do you feel thinking about this path?
- Would you be excited to tell people about this work?
- Does this align with when/how you do your best work?
2. The Skills Stack
- What patterns do you see across your past roles?
- Which of your "unofficial" skills would become valuable here?
- What new skills would you gain from this option? (And do they compound?)
3. The Growth Gauge
- Is this a stepping stone or destination?
- What doors does this open or close?
- Who would you learn from? (People, environment, challenges)
4. The Reality Check