It’s an annual debate: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Ink has been spilt, countless blogs have been written, and heated discussions held around the water cooler.
“It’s obviously a Christmas movie, you have only to see Bruce Willis’ Santa hat to understand that,” some argue. “Just because a movie takes place in late December, doesn’t make it a Christmas movie, with the themes and trappings we expect in a true Christmas flick,” comes the retort.
Here’s the career lesson about defying categories: we’re still talking about Die Hard, so clearly it did something right—whatever genre it is. When you change fields or switch from the private sector to education, not everyone will understand. Some will disapprove. But, if you are driven and strategic, your success will be recognized universally. Professionals who change industries bring perspective and experience that stand out from the status quo—just as many of us are happy to enjoy the action and adventure of Die Hard after a stream of sentimental Christmas movies.
If you’re considering a career shift, our team at Hyatt-Fennell Executive Search is happy to be a sounding board. Reach out today.
