You think your company will take care of your career?
Think again.
Your job is changing—faster than you realize—and if you’re not actively shaping your own future, you’re already falling behind.
For decades, career development and progression were largely a corporate responsibility. Once you completed your studies and got hired, your employer provided a clear pathway for advancement, sent you invites to training programs, offered opportunities for new roles, and provided long-term stability as long as you performed and stayed loyal.
But long-term job stability is disappearing. AI and automation are reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace, making skills obsolete faster than ever. As companies race to reskill their workforce, they will prioritize business needs—not your long-term career. Your real job security no longer comes from your employer; it depends on your ability to stay relevant in the job market. The responsibility for career development has decisively shifted from the company to the individual.
The Rise of the Self-Managed Career
David Fano, CEO of Teal, argues that professionals need to take control of their careers and develop a sense of agency, even if they are salaried employees. In a podcast conversation, he explained: “It’s not waiting for the company to train you; you’ve got to train yourself. It’s not waiting for the company to say, ‘Hey, we’re doing a comp review,’ and then hoping for a raise. You need to know your worth and go get paid more.”
This means thinking strategically about your skills, market value, and future opportunities—even if you have no intention of leaving your job. Because even if you’re happy with your job, your employer, and your career, change will come. Not a question of “if,” only of “when.” With career life cycles shortening due to the faster aging of knowledge and rapid redesign of work by technology, you’re unlikely to retire from the same job, employer, or perhaps even profession. That means you must take control of your professional development, continuously update your skills, stay aware of industry changes, and ensure your professional identity and capabilities remain relevant and valuable.
Continue Reading: https://www.forbes.com/sites/niritcohen/2025/02/09/why-your-employer-wont-develop-your-career-so-you-must/?ss=futureofwork