In the end it didn’t even matter as my first job was completely unrelated. Thanks to a recommendation of my brother Matt, a trainer there at the time, I got a job as a telesales assistant at a local insurance broker. Although I’d seen hints of it with part time jobs, it was then that I realised its really more about who you know and how you hold yourself in an interview rather than your qualifications. So this turned out to be the next 3 years of my life – 4 different roles, across 5 departments. You might look at that last part as progression, but actually it was escapism. To put it in perspective I enjoyed truly about 10 months of the 3 year stint, and the rest was mostly bad with enjoyable moments thanks to fab people. (re-broking team if you’re reading this, the 10 months was with you – much love!). Why did I stay if I didn’t enjoy it? Great question. When a job is shit and you really don’t find any fulfilment, it drains you. I’d feel tired, unmotivated, underachieving and under-appreciated. In that kind of state it’s hard to snap out of it. Truly, getting home and doing anything other than sinking into a chair for some kind of release – mine was computer games at the time – seemed impossible. I’ve mentioned in my other posts a ‘NO MORE’ button. Metaphorically when you can’t take anymore, we hit this ‘button’ and make a drastic change in our life. Now I’d hit the little ones along the way, but every time I threatened to leave, I was offered a role in a new department. Hence why I moved around so much - They weren’t promotions, I was just running away. It’s been over a year since I left, and I tell you what I regret nothing. Not leaving a second earlier, and definitely not a second later! Recently I ask myself in any difficult situation – What was this designed to teach me? I didn’t settle for any old job to get away and put myself back in the situation again, nor did I leave with nothing lined up. I took a chance on something new. A complete change in career path. I frickin’ love it! Those of you in this situation I want you to know… it’s okay to feel lost. Whether you’re in a job you hate, studying for something that isn’t your true calling or just struggling. Whatever you’re doing will teach you something. BUT at the same time you need to hit the button! NO MORE, TIME TO LEAVE! You’re incredible and there will be a company out there that see’s your value and not only will they appreciate it, they’ll nurture it and let it grow. Time for change … go chase the greener meadow. |
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