It is crucial for individuals to take calculated risks, especially in their careers and personal lives. Although this might cause short-term discomfort for most people, I believe the benefits of taking chances provide better long-term outcomes.
Quitting a decent job to secure a potentially high-paying one might result in temporary distress for the average worker. This stems from the loss of financial security that an occupation can provide, and the fear of not having the ability to find a better job. Similarly, moving out from one’s parents’ house may cause them to temporarily miss the comfort of their family. For instance, most blue-collar workers in Jordan keep their occupations for decades because changing companies seems like a daunting task, and that they may never be able to find new jobs. Also, young adults may not move out of their guardians’ houses because they might end up homeless. Even though those concerns are valid, I think that individuals should not avoid taking calculated risks due to their short-term unpleasant effects but think of the long-term benefits instead.
Alternatively, changing occupations in search of better opportunities, although distressing at the beginning, might result in better pay in the future. Since negotiating a wage while having a job gives individuals an upper hand, they can ask for their expected salaries or come close to it. Also, teenagers leaving their parents’ houses allow them to attend universities outside of their area, potentially causing them to have better careers. For instance, office workers who change their jobs every three to five years make more than a third when compared to their peers at in the same position who stayed at their jobs for decades. I believe this way of thinking is more beneficial, since it provides a better outcome later in life.
In conclusion, taking risks does not come without drawbacks; however, I believe the long-term benefits of taking calculated chances, particularly greater career success and personal growth, outweigh the temporary discomfort and uncertainties.
