ABSTRACT
But, as adults at work, this assumption can make us dangerously passive when it comes to taking initiative and advocating for ourselves. The reality is that there is no older, parent-like figure at work looking after your career. In most contemporary organizations, there is relatively little direct performance management. Chances are there is no one to tell you, day in and day out, how you are doing. Unless you actively seek out a career mentor, there may be no one who will give you feedback on your progress or encourage you to take on a new challenge. There is no one to tell you if a given position will enhance your future employability or lock you into a dead-end job with slim chances of promotion. There is no one to encourage you to take on new projects to expand your knowledge base or grow your skill sets. All these career management vacancies can only be filled by you.
