Career liquidity is about being able to move between roles or opportunities without starting from scratch each time. It’s not something most people think about until they need it, but when things change - whether by choice or not - it can make all the difference. It’s the result of doing solid work, building trust, and making sure people know what you’re good at, even if you’re not constantly talking about it.
The idea of luck surface area fits into this naturally. The more useful work you do and the more ways you quietly share it, the more likely it is that something unexpected but welcome will come your way. It doesn’t have to be loud. It might be someone remembering you when a role opens up, or someone passing along your name because they read something that stuck with them. That kind of thing only happens when your work is both good and visible enough to leave a trail.
Career liquidity doesn’t mean always having options lined up. It just means not being caught flat-footed when it’s time to make a move. And it doesn’t require networking constantly or building a personal brand. It’s more about making sure your contributions aren’t invisible and that people you’ve worked with would have a reason to remember you, and maybe even recommend you, when the time comes.
