How often do you stop and assess your career choices, path and how it all fits into your plan?
A couple of weeks ago, I attended a 'staff induction' for all new starters with the company I am in a contract with. It was online and there were roughly 20 of us on the call from different departments. It was professionally run and really gave a decent insight into the 'bigger picture' of the organisation. Crucially, it also focused on the things people really need to know i.e. when we get paid and some of the benefits (which are pretty good) as part of the overall package.
There was also a breakout room activity in which the task was to tell others in the group why we joined. The facilitator said that they always want to know, even if the answer is that you just want to pay some bills. I found this delightfully refreshing - there was a time that this was taboo - and probably still is at an interview; and its not uncommon to hear a hiring manager during the recruitment process insist on 'wanting people that really want to work here.' Does that work in reality? Or is it coming from a place of privilege?
I have my interim probationary review pending and I have also taken the chance this weekend to do my own review about fit, role, remuneration, hours - remember, much like an interview, this is a 2-way process. I've assessed what the month ahead looks like for me (outside of work) as well as the aforementioned benefits.
In addition, I am very lucky to have good friends and accountability buddies that will keep me in check about my intentionality now and in the future.
The month ahead is accounted for - I'll look at the 2-month horizon shortly.
When was the last time you did an audit of your 'paid work' in relation to your life? Drop me a line if you'd like a framework to use!
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