Career Hack #26: Stretch Assignments

In this episode, Candyce shares the infamous "$85k offer" that she received following a stretch assignment. While an extremely tough lesson, it has shaped her career trajectory and compensation ever since. The "$85k offer" experience also helped shaped part of the mission for the 5 Minute Career Hack. This example like many others can be avoided if you have the right knowledge and application going into your stretch assignment; to get the work experience and the bag! There is power in information, knowledge and a 5 Minute Career Hack, Let’s Hack!