The hardest part of changing careers or jobs is not the move itself, but backing yourself when everyone around you has a view on what you should do!
I’ve had two quite poignant conversations with candidates this week where this feels particularly relevant. The right move isn’t always about the job title or the starriness of the brand name on the door. It’s usually the one that aligns with your values and needs - such as how you actually like to work, where you draw energy from (namely the people around you and the buoyancy of the environment) and your personal interests at this junction in your life.
I’ve seen many professionals this year focus on roles with more meaning, move to new continents for personal reasons or step sideways, who end up developing faster than if they’d stayed where they were. It’s not that they weren’t looked after or had the promotion pathway there or didn’t love their team. They just needed a change-up and a good old yank from the normal to keep life exciting and career growth dynamic.
I love the question ”if no-one was watching, what would you choose?!”....