Today, I complete 1 month at DistroKid. The last 4 years at Anaconda have been an exponential learning curve and I am grateful for my time and experiences I was able to gather there. One of the reasons I moved on from my role at Anaconda was due to boreout. Yes, boreout is a term I picked up from one of Molly Graham’s LinkedIn posts few months ago.

I wanted to grow in my career, the company was growing at a different pace and the timing of things didn’t go well for both of us. Whenever I write about why have I moved on, I also write that it is not me complaining publicly but mostly acknowledging and being grateful for all the learnings I have had in my career and also the fact that I was able to realise it was time for me to move on to be able to truly understand where I am exceptionally good at. Gut feeling is really a thing and it only gets better with experience.

Interestingly, this time I did not have had to grieve over my job move. I had to process work grief when I had joined Anaconda, and it was very new to me at that time. You can read here about how I grieved over a job break up then. This time I had to heal. I had to slow down from the exponential career growth I have had. I had to give time for myself to be able to destress, unwind and prepare for my next chapter. This too has been a profound experience, to realise, understand & accept how our body and mind process emotions differently at different times!

Today’s post is a reflection of what I found on Molly Graham’s LinkedIn feed. As I look back, I can relate to the real currency of my career, thus far.

When you walk out the door on your last day—whether you’re retiring, moving on, or just switching desks—almost everything you spent time chasing evaporates. The fancy title? Gone. The politics and the power games? They fade the minute the keycard stops working.

So what’s the actual, lasting value you take with you?

It always comes down to two things:

1. What You Learned

This is your true, transferable skill set. The late nights spent mastering a new tool, the tough conversations that taught you leadership, the project failure that taught you resilience. This knowledge is now hardwired. It’s the stuff that makes you more useful and more valuable in your next role. Collect experiences, and learn what you are truly exceptional at.

2. Who You Worked With

This is your network, but it’s more than just a list of names. It’s your reputation. Did you make friends? Were you helpful? Did you bring positive energy? When you look back, the people who vouched for you, mentored you, and laughed with you are the ones who will shape your future. Make it so everyone you work with genuinely wants to work with you again.

Conclusion: Protect your energy. Focus on being useful, learning deeply, and treating people well. That’s the only career portfolio that pays dividends forever.