A Birkin bag costs $1000 in China!

You may be wondering what did this have to do with your career?

Earlier this year, after the TikTok ban, I asked: Is your career crisis-proof?

Today, I’m asking again:

Are you building a career that can withstand global shocks?

For years, owning a luxury item has been a symbol of success.

For some, it’s the ultimate fulfillment.

After the notoriously difficult journey to owning a Birkin bag…

You finally get one—You feel unstoppable.

Then one morning, you wake up to the truth:

That prestigious, expensive, respected Birkin you spent a fortune on?

Was “made in China.”

Worse still — it costs barely $1,000 to get one in China.

Well, that’s the reality today.

This week, China clapped back at U.S. tariffs—not with just words, but with receipts.

They reminded the world that most luxury brands — yes, even those flaunting “Made in Italy” tags — are actually “manufactured in China.”

It’s not just a flex.

It’s a wake-up call.

Because no matter your industry, your career is on a global stage.

Tech

Healthcare

Fashion

Logistics…

All of it can shift with decisions made oceans away.

So when I ask “is your career crisis-proof?”

I’m really asking: How are you staying relevant while the world keeps shifting?

While we’re learning AI prompts and LinkedIn hacks, it’s time to also learn positioning for global shifts.

Here’s how you can start:

▶️Stay informed on global trends and patterns shaping your industry.

▶️Build skills that stretch across industries to future-proof your path.

▶️Upskill in areas that help you thrive through disruption — from tech to strategy to crisis management.

Let’s talk.

What policy or global shift has surprised you most? Or which of luxury tea spill shocked you the most?