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The shelf life of a community worker

Started by Jake McKee · 10 months ago

My friend and fellow community guy Sean O’Driscoll announced today that he’s leaving his well-known position at Microsoft after 15 years to take a go at the consulting world. I have absolutely confidence in Sean’s ability to do amazing things and wish him all the ... Continue reading »

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  • Thanks Jake...I have a feeling you and I will be talking a lot!

    sean
  • Jake, I would say this equation works for most people/positions that look to engage new challenges and make real change. There are definitely cases of people staying in a position for decades and effecting real change and doing great work, but I would say in general the lure of new challenges and new opportunities will pull the best and brightest out into the daylight every 4-6 years. Just enough time to get up and running but not become burnt-out.

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