This is a true story. I have a friend who heads the India operations of a well known European MNC. He has been with this firm for the past decade. During these years he has built up a fantastic track record of successfully managing assignments in different countries, leading teams to achieve success and is generally well regarded by his employer. Over the last few months he has been experiencing 'career fatigue'. We would often chat about the "What next?" question. He was wondering if he was still viewed as a valuable part of the firm's long term strategy.