Barring a large inheritance or winning a major lottery, most people will work for 40+ years of their lives. You will likely make a dozen or more job changes during that timeframe. Some may be due to significant responsibility shifts within a single organization. In today’s environment, however, it is more likely you will be changing companies and perhaps, even the type of responsibilities of your various roles.
In addition to working for private or public sector employers, you may find a time when you are considering working for yourself. Circumstances that influence that direction are not always planned or by choice. If you make the decision to own and manage every aspect of what is best described as Me, Inc., you will need to develop a strategy for success.