Why Increasing Value is Required

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Why Increasing Value is Required

We get a lot of emails from newcomers to WildJobSafari.com asking why it’s so important to add value. After all, they say, shouldn’t skills and experience stand on their own?

The answer, of course, is a resounding “NO!”

There are many reasons to increase value. Here are just a few:

Family owned. Let’s say you work for a family business. Let’s also say that you’re the highest-ranking non-family member in the business. You know your odds of being promoted are nonexistent, but you have no intention of seeking other employment. The wise employee in this case will add value to him/herself to improve the company and, in the process, boredom with the job.

Knowledge is money. The more you know, the more you usually make. As an example, look at birthday party clowns. Sure, anybody can apply makeup and call themselves clowns. If they’re lucky, they might score $50 to just show up to a party. Those who know the basics of twisting balloons might be able to charge a little more. Those who are adept at twisting balloons into veritable sculptures can charge even more. Those who have a clown character earn still more. Add juggling or stilt walking to the mix and…well…some clowns charge $300 or more per 45 minute appearance. And they’re booked months ahead. Clearly, the more you know and can do, the better paid you’ll be.

Stand still and get run over. Colonel Sanders developed his secret recipe and launched an empire. But, as times and tastes changed, so did KFC. The company he founded still proudly serves the Original Recipe, but now also offer Extra Crunchy, Honey Barbeque and several other varieties of chicken. The same philosophy is followed by McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s. These fast-food chains knew that maintaining the status quo was a sure way to go out of business. On the individual level, it’s also a sure way out of a job.

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