Speaking of tough topics...

I have trouble coming up with interesting topics for articles sometimes. This time, though, the subject is something that is quite prevalent everywhere, and I think it is something we should talk about.

We've been seeing more and more members of the Agile and Product Management communities having trouble finding employment. Either the role itself is almost absurd, or the available roles have salary ranges that are far too low for the experience required. Alternatively, as is often the case with well-known voices, there is just no consulting workaround.

Because they provide outsourcing in so many other areas, only consulting firms are able to thrive. Regarding individuals who operate their own businesses and services, there is far less demand.

Because LinkedIn is such a large and vibrant network, we are fortunate that we can spread the information about highly competent experts looking for any kind of training or consulting work. Many are seen as authorities on Agile, Scrum, Project, and Product management, with thousands of followers.

However, jobs are hard to come by.

I'm not sure how it's done abroad, but in Portugal, there are measures in place to lessen the negative effects of unemployment. Joblessness and bargaining with employers when we have to depart on mutual consent. However, I am aware that it isn't applicable in all nations or circumstances. For instance, if you manage to conduct training on your own even once a year after losing your job, you become ineligible for unemployment benefits.

I don't want to go into great detail on the causes of this, but I think it's important to bring it up. It is up to us as a community to ensure that each and every one of us is capable of doing what we do best, be it Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, OKRs, Project or Product, or everything in between.

Tell people about it so that each and every one of us is taken care of.

Thank you.