Being a jack of all trades can be a great thing!

Ask yourself:

Do you like being more of a generalist?
Do you feel you are lacking something?
Is there something you'd like to learn?
Are you an expert in your core field without specializing?


Pros of being a generalist:

Can work on a variety of projects
Know a little about a lot
Get to encounter and solve all types of issues / problems
Will likely stay challenged
Combined expertise / experiences
Could help clarify what you love to do
Great foundation
Quickly and more efficiently hit the ground running
Project lead / leading specialists


Cons of being a generalist:

Narrow but deep knowledge
What you specialize in could become less valuable in the workplace
Take time to learn new skills
Could narrow earning potential
Won't be able to go toe to toe in conversations with expert specialists


Final thoughts:

Can flip between them throughout your career
Explore opportunities as it makes sense
Don't feel pressured to go down a path you don't want to go down


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