I really like this, but patio11’s blog does a nice job as well. He breaks it down into cost centers and profit centers, and argues why you really want to be attached to a profit center.
Lots of other good stuff in here if you haven’t read it.
That’s my #1 rule; go (and stay) where there is either profit or a realistic path to profit.
Rule #2 is to play a role within that profit center which can be credibly linked to continued profitability. It doesn’t have to be directly making money, but it should be clear why the money will be directly impacted if I stop doing my job.
Rule #2 is to play a role within that profit center which can be credibly linked to continued profitability. It doesn’t have to be directly making money, but it should be clear why the money will be directly impacted if I stop doing my job.