If you are successful in your current position—which you probably are as an impacter—it is likely that you have unrealized gains on the table. In investing terms, unrealized gains refers to profit that exists on paper, but that has not been cashed in, such as a winning stock that has not yet been sold. In a career sense, unrealized gains typically fall into three categories: Financial incentives: A large commission, bonus, or stock options vesting. Results and reputation: Completing a project or receiving an upcoming promotion. Growth: Gaining skills and experience that will be helpful for
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