James Reed

I mean, I've heard the expression, we've used it in the past, a job, a better job, a career.

So I think this is what you're talking about rather than just sort of falling into the next thing because you're trying to get out of somewhere else.

Right.

So what's the most common short-term career decision that actually harms long-term progression?

So I don't necessarily be taken in by a flashier title or a little bit more money.

Might not long-term pay you as well.

Yeah, the difference between the right job and the wrong job can have a huge impact on people's confidence.

I mean, I've seen that myself and how people suddenly have a spring in their step when they feel that they're happily placed somewhere that's right for them.

So evaluating beyond the job title and the...

the pay, the sort of culture and the values, I think, of the team that you're working with is very important, isn't it?

There's sort of infinite options in the end.

And you've found that helpful yourself.

And you also mentioned, I think it's critical, you know, to have an understanding of what energizes you.

Yes, yeah.

What makes you feel you want to get up and go.

Yeah.

As opposed to lying in bed and not getting out of bed.

Exactly, exactly.

And we're all different in that respect.

They'll certainly give you a different perspective.