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How the Workforce Learns by Degreed
Why read this
Once you're competent the employer stops teaching you, so learning on your own time is what buys freedom rather than more value for them.
Once you’re competent enough to do the job, your employer often stops being your primary source of learning. Continued growth increasingly becomes something you have to pursue yourself.
A company will only train and advocate for you as long as it’s good for them. Learning on your own time earns your freedom, not more value for your employer.