When he resigned from the bank, Li Qiang only had great ease and expectation in his heart. As a grassroots employee, in the face of boring work and limited promotion space, it seems to be the right choice to jump to an Internet company. There's a passionate entrepreneurial atmosphere and seemingly limitless opportunities for growth.
But after a year of resignation, Li Qiang began to reflect on whether his decision was correct. Some of his former colleagues have been promoted and raised, and he is still standing still. At this time, he began to realize that the value of the banking system's stable promotion system and good career planning was far more than a momentary passion. He faintly began to regret his reckless decision.
This kind of experience continues to play out in many white-collar workers who have jumped from the banking system and returned. The reasons for this are mostly misjudgments in the following aspects:
First, it overestimates the development potential of startups. Startups are undoubtedly vibrant, but only a few have actually grown into large-scale enterprises. Most startups struggle to break through growth bottlenecks, and employees have limited room for development. This is in stark contrast to the steady development of the banking system.
Second, it underestimates the room for promotion within the bank. The bank position system is perfect, as long as you are diligent and hardworking, you have excellent strength, there are still many opportunities for promotion and salary increase. But many people don't understand the internal rules of promotion, and simply think that there is no hope of promotion in the bank.
Third, we are carried away by immediate interests. The high salaries and ** options of start-ups have made many bank employees shine. However, these short-term gains cannot compensate for the uncertainty of subsequent developments. In contrast, banks have more stable salaries, clear career progression, and higher long-term returns.
In the end, overestimating their own abilities. Some employees are confident that they will stand out in the fierce start-up companies. But when faced with complex and volatile business competition, they often realize that the stability of the bank is more suitable for them.
Li Juan, an employee, is a typical example. She was already a relationship manager at a large state-owned bank, with a stable income and a promising promotion. However, he felt that the work was boring, so he jumped to an Internet financial company, and the position was one level lower than the original. But just as the probationary period was about to end, she found that she couldn't adapt to the fast-paced work there, and finally chose to return to her original position in the bank.
I was so focused on passion and wealth that I neglected my own characteristics. Li Juan said, "Looking back now, if I hadn't resigned and worked in the bank step by step, my current position and income would definitely be higher." ”
There are many similar examples. The experiences of these employees are instructive: when choosing to leave, consider the pros and cons of all aspects; Career development should be taught according to aptitude, combined with their own characteristics; The development of a stable system cannot be ignored, beyond the immediate and long-term.
When making decisions about our career prospects, don't get carried away by superficial buzz and tempting resources. The smart way is to be both stable and aggressive, and choose the best path according to your strengths. Even if the environment is not satisfactory, as long as you go in the right direction and put in the effort, the dream will eventually become a reality.
Many employees re-examine their careers after returning from exodus to avoid repeating the same mistakes. They begin to plan their career paths more rationally, combining stability and progress well. In the end, they are on the broad stage of the bank, through their own efforts, to move towards higher achievements.
When we look back on our own professional experiences, we should also learn from them and make the right choices. Only by being clear about your strengths and direction can you avoid detours and regrets on your career path. By moving forward steadily, we can all achieve success and happiness in our own fields.