Liquid vs Illiquid Careers — LessWrong

We're used to thinking about skills and experience in terms of their market value - how useful they are and how much employers or customers would pay…

x Liquid vs Illiquid Careers — LessWrong Careers Practical Frontpage 35 Liquid vs Illiquid Careers by vaishnav92 20th Oct 2024 Linkpost for vaishnavsunil.substack.com 8 min read 7 35 We're used to thinking about skills and experience in terms of their market value - how useful they are and how much employers or customers would pay for them. But another, more subtle dimension gets less attention: liquidity. Just like in financial markets, some human capital is easier to price and trade than others. This is not about the absolute value of your skills or experience, but how easily the market can

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