So much flexibility I get my hair done at work
May 16, 2022
When I meet a new participant of my program (yes, I meet everyone personally), and I ask them what is their first “must have” in a new job to which at LOT answer...
...FLEXIBILITY!
I get it. I LOVE having flexibility in my workday.
I am currently writing this email whilst getting my hair done. Seriously.
For those coming to my workshop tonight I will have freshly coloured, blow dried locks!
And although I run my own business now and set my own hours, when I was full-time HR’ing I always had flexibility in my jobs...
...and that was pre-covid when flexibility was a taboo word that didn't really exist. Or when people were afraid to ask for it.
How did I do it?
First, it was all about choosing “who” I worked for.
If you don’t work for a manager who allows full autonomy and accountability, you are never going to get the amount of flexibility you want. No matter how often you ask.
Second, I had to find the right organization that had amazing managers who knew that allowing flexibility increases employee engagement and productivity.
Finding a job within an incredible organization is a must. They exist everywhere. You just need to know where to look PLUS...
….you need to ask the right questions at the interview to ensure both organization and manager are a good fit for you and the type of flexibility you want.
So...
...if there are lots of organizations out there supporting this, then why do women find themselves in jobs without the flexibility they need?
I’m going to be honest here. Like super honest.
And this is from working with thousands of women over the last ten years.
They don’t ask.
They often don’t have the confidence to say what they really want, or be able to articulate it in a way that really lands for the manager and organization.
So they get told no.
And then they get annoyed or resigned so they don’t ask again.
If this sounds like you and you’re wanting to work for an organization that supports flexibility and you want that NOW, then come and join me tonight.
I’m hosting a FREE LIVE WORKSHOP where I’ll be taking you through “How you can land your dream job without endless searching on SEEK, the headache of perfecting a resume, or struggling with interview nerves”...
...and where you can find the ultimate flexibility for you and your family.
If you’re keen to join me, head to this link: https://www.promotableyou.com.au/career-workshop-eg