Understanding the likely impact of macro trends will help you manage your career, mitigate risks and open paths for new professional opportunities.

Working as a channel partner for a platform company, Sachin senses signs of stress in the firm. He starts to think if this is time for him to move, to another platform firm or back to selling IT services, something he enjoyed for the direct sales experience.

Ensure you are paid competitively, take on challenges to grow your skills and keep a watch for any risks of redundancy in your job.

Ashwin has to make a choice of leading a P&L or pursue is success in large deal pursuits and M&A

Understanding non cash perquisites like PTO, gym and fitness memberships, disability and life insurance

Prashant is assessing if he should continue with a small IT services company or move to a larger one with a broader spectrum of offerings.

Employee sponsored healthcare and 401K match are substantial cash equivalent benefits. These can be a 10% - 25% boost to pre-tax income.

Employed by a top tech services brand, Satish reminiscences the time when he worked for a smaller more agile firm in a client facing role. He wonders if he should consider moving back to a similar role with a smaller firm.

Working with a leading consulting firm as an industry advisor, Ashok is at crossroads between pure advisory and delivery positons.

With the lifestyle benefits of working remote, there is a flip side too. Lower connect with colleagues, and lesser chance of promotions.