Have you ever heard someone tell you, you have to “pay your dues”? It has been a common phrase then and can often be used now. More of a traditional phrase, it has been used with the mindset of the need to work hard to get to the position we want. However, in a changing job market and workplace environment, not to mention a new generation of workers, we are starting to see a shift in what “paying your dues” mean and the outcomes that come from doing so.