"Thirty and something broken" may be a brand new starting point for men in terms of life and career, but for many career women, it is more like a hurdle! On one side is the gradually fading youth and vitality, and on the other side is the ever-increasing pressure of life.
At the age of 30, it is also a watershed in life.
Age group: 30 to 40 years old
Age advantage: Stable mentality, confident, physically strong, accumulated certain abilities and experience, work has become routine.
Age disadvantage: Often change jobs and worry about finding their own position, start to feel a sense of crisis about being caught up by the younger generation.
Suggestion: Supplement new knowledge and enhance competitiveness outside of work.
In their thirties, stepping over a hurdle after reaching the age of thirty. Professionals in this age group can be considered the "young and strong faction" in the company; they are adept at their work, and people begin to mature, with sufficient ability and energy to handle various situations at work.
The age of 30 is like a midterm exam in life, examining the achievements of the previous stage, reviewing the past, contemplating the future, and consciously or unconsciously treating this as an important threshold in life; many people also make adjustments to their lives: some who were working independently started businesses, some jumped from one industry to another. The thinking and adjustments at this time are relatively mature and rational, thus giving rise to what is known as the "thirty-year-old phenomenon."
"Thirty and something broken" may be a brand new starting point for men in terms of life and career, but for many career women, it is more like a hurdle! On one side is the gradually fading youth and vitality, and on the other side is the ever-increasing pressure of life. The advantages are not particularly obvious, while the "younger and older generations" are approachable. One is easily replaceable by others, so it is inevitable to feel a sense of crisis.
Experts believe that professionals in this age group should supplement new knowledge and enhance their competitiveness outside of work. After all, we are now in a knowledge economy era, and there is a significant difference in knowledge structure between people in their thirties and those in their twenties. Only by continuously improving oneself, updating the knowledge structure, will there be more opportunities for promotion.
To maintain appearances, one must keep charging.
LUCY (female, in her 30s, department manager at a multinational company)
It has been 14 years since I joined the workforce, and I have been in my current position for more than four years, and it seems like it might last even longer.
A person's professional life generally lasts around thirty years. My first ten years are over, and the second ten years are almost halfway through. The most important thing is self-reflection.
Compared to when I first started working, I often feel grateful for my current situation. I studied Chinese education, and after graduation, I stumbled for several years, always confused about what I was suitable for. In the process of constantly choosing and changing jobs, I experienced the anxiety brought by not having goals and growth directions in my professional development. It was truly not easy to get to where I am today. Now, I increasingly feel that everything before was actually preparing me for today's career.
People in our age group should be considered the "young and strong faction" in the company. Compared to people in their twenties, we are less impetuous and more cheerful; compared to people in their forties, we still have vitality but slightly lack seasoning. Such a group of people, whose income is gradually increasing and who are gradually gaining power, naturally have many expectations for their careers, lives, and families, and the pressure follows accordingly.
On the surface, it is about maintaining the quality of life - children, cars, houses, travel, and expensive tuition fees for further studies. To maintain appearances, one must keep charging, and expenses cannot be spared in any area. At a deeper level, it is about the expectation of professional growth. Moving from your thirties into your forties is a critical point; whether you can advance in your position depends not only on effort but also on seizing opportunities. Taking myself as an example, I am someone who views work as the greatest joy. With my current situation, I could say that I am adept at my job, surrounded by cooperative colleagues, have a long-standing track record recognized by the company, and have a good relationship with my superiors... This job has too many benefits. Changing jobs under such circumstances would be akin to creating risks for oneself. However, a sense of crisis still exists from time to time. Thus, while seeking stability, I hope to grow for my long-term development position.
People in their thirties are like perfume just after the cap has been opened.
Blues (male, 33 years old, assistant to the president of a certain group)
Since joining the workforce in 1990, it has been more than ten years. My current job involves coordination, communication, advice, and management. This job is high-pressure, but it also offers considerable room for growth and thought. For such...
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