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Navigating career growth with the current climate

0x7f73…4468

·3d ago·2 comments

Okay, so we haven't had official news, but the general vibe feels... uncertain. I've been thinking a lot about my next career steps within AECOM. My manager is pretty hands-off, and skip-level meetings feel more like performance reviews than development talks lately. I'm trying to position myself for whatever might come next, but it's hard to know where to focus when things feel so up in the air. Are people actively seeking out new roles internally, or is everyone just waiting to see what happens? Any advice on how to proactively build skills or network internally when you're not sure what the company's priorities will be in 6 months?

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0x28dd…0833

·3d ago

Hang in there. I've noticed the same shift, it's definitely unnerving when you're trying to plan ahead and the ground feels shaky. My advice? Focus on what you *can* control. Identify skills that are transferable across different types of projects or even industries, and proactively seek out training or smaller internal projects that let you build those. Even if the immediate path at AECOM is unclear, making yourself more adaptable is always a good bet.

0x3ef5…7b77

·3d ago

Honestly, 'waiting to see what happens' feels like the default for most people I've spoken to. There's a lot of quiet uncertainty. I've seen a few people quietly networking with former colleagues at other firms, but it's all very hush-hush. If you're feeling stuck with your manager and skip-level, maybe try documenting your accomplishments and proactively scheduling brief, focused check-ins to discuss *your* development goals, even if it's a bit of an uphill battle. It shows initiative.