One door closes and another one opens

So here I am again, starting a new role 1 whole year later - I think July might be my lucky month. Having been let go of my previous role in July last year and then starting a role then being let go again and starting my new journey now (don't worry I can't wrap my head around it either). You always think that life will be dandy and you're job will always be secure; I learnt the hard way.

Countless Interviews, phone calls, LinkedIn posts, tears, moments of despair, laughter, hugs lot's of thoughts, forward planning catastrophes, feelings of failure, battling with myself worth, reminding myself I am capable, building myself up, finding ways to cope, understanding that everything happens for a reason and that eventually the stars will align and that feeling of defeat reverses and you are renewed again.

When I lost my job the 2nd time around I relied on my amazing LinkedIn network to help me through and build me up. I had so many lovely phone calls and meetings with some amazing people and created some long lasting connections which I am ever so grateful for, relieved that I could rely on so many to help me through. There was a brief moment when I was struggling that I told myself I wasn't going to get anything else, then my good Judy Daisy Roach at BetterFood allowed to come and work in there wonderful Cafe for a few weeks while I found my way back to a recruitment role. NB: For those who live in Bristol I highly suggest visiting one of there stores, the work they do is incredibly important around sustainability when it comes to consumer products - Organic, Local, Ethical.

This was actually quite refreshing it gave me time to really refelct on what I needed from my next role, I didn't think I would miss serving customers and being in that industry but actually it was pretty fun. In June the wonderful Samantha Wilkinson contacted me about a contract Talent Acquisition role and I thought great, I know Sam well from my previous company, however after some thought, I decided not to go ahead. Skip ahead a number of weeks, I was at home having a mini breakdown and had this weird feeling I couldn't shake bearing mind I was starting a role with another company, I am not sure what happened but I decided this wasn't the right move for me, so after many consultations with other people I pulled out of that role.

I meekly approached Sam and asked her if she was still advertising for the role, she replied almost instantly and said yes, it was pretty much that same day we sat down, had a chat and before you knew it I had a job as the new permanent Talent Acquisition Specialist at CTI Digital. Now 3 weeks later I've just completed my first week at CTI, getting to know the company and all that comes with it. It's been super Interesting having the chance to lead, develop, curate and create something so incredible with Sam and the CTI Digital family.

I said to Sam, just as we left today I think I'm going to find my voice here (something I'm working on also thank you Brene Brown- Daring to Lead) I can't wait to see what the coming months will bring.

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