Executive summary: Career paths and skills vary in their liquidity (ease of valuation and exchange), with more linear, legible paths offering greater liquidity but potentially lower returns compared to non-linear, illiquid paths that may yield higher rewards but require more active management and risk tolerance.
Key points:
Liquidity in careers is determined by demand for skills and ease of verification, influenced by factors like industry growth, skill specificity, and institutional brand.
Linear, legible career paths (e.g., management consulting) offer psychological comfort and optionality but may be crowded and limit growth.
Non-linear, illiquid paths can leverage individual strengths and potentially yield higher returns, especially for those with unique abilities or neurodivergence.
Success in illiquid paths requires active career management, strong social capital, and resilience to uncertainty.
Individuals should consider their risk tolerance and career goals when choosing between liquid and illiquid paths.
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Executive summary: Career paths and skills vary in their liquidity (ease of valuation and exchange), with more linear, legible paths offering greater liquidity but potentially lower returns compared to non-linear, illiquid paths that may yield higher rewards but require more active management and risk tolerance.
Key points:
Liquidity in careers is determined by demand for skills and ease of verification, influenced by factors like industry growth, skill specificity, and institutional brand.
Linear, legible career paths (e.g., management consulting) offer psychological comfort and optionality but may be crowded and limit growth.
Non-linear, illiquid paths can leverage individual strengths and potentially yield higher returns, especially for those with unique abilities or neurodivergence.
Success in illiquid paths requires active career management, strong social capital, and resilience to uncertainty.
Individuals should consider their risk tolerance and career goals when choosing between liquid and illiquid paths.
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