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806 when to change jobs, taking career risks & is my new job a bad fit?

this is work

Show Notes

Thinking about a big career move but terrified it might blow up your life? Or wondering if you’ve stayed in your job too long? This episode is for you.

Shell answers real listener questions about:

👉🏼 How to manage fear when you’re considering a major career change 👉🏾 The difference between reversible vs irreversible decisions 👉🏽 Whether you’re stagnating or still growing 👉🏿 How to tell if a new job is a bad fit… or just uncomfortable because it’s new 👉🏽 How to weigh up a $10K pay rise vs long-term values 👉🏿 The “future regret test” you need to try

If you’re stuck between “what if it fails?” and the quieter question “what if it works?” — this one’s for you.

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/ If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

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