Dr Dave Nicol BVMS Cert Mgmt MRCVS’ Post

On career and happiness: Since we are on the LinkedIn platform, it is only appropriate that my first daily life experience post be on careers and the quest for happiness therein. I have had lots of jobs in my time. I’ve never been a job hopper per se, and for the most part every posotion I have held has been several years in longevity. What I cannot say that I have had is a career. I dont know whether that’s a good or bad thing, though I do have a handful of regrets to paths I chose not to follow early on that would have likely turned to great careers, one being the military. I attribute my many jobs and lack of a definable career to my seemingly perpetual quest for happiness and finding a job which holds my interest. I recently found just that—and it is perhaps the third time in my life where I truly enjoy what I do. While many people may disagree or not understand, I have always found it to be important to not stay at a place where I am not happy, interested, or engaged. Of course pay is important, and switching jobs can pump the brakes on overall pay advancement, but I have determined over the years that job happiness outweighs pay, assuming bills are paid and financial struggles are minimized. I have never been financially wealthy by any stretch of the imagination, but I have taken steps down in pay several times in order to remove myself from positions which I found myself to be unhappy or unfulfilled. The purpose of all of this is to encourage anyone who hasn’t figured out what they want to be when they grow up (myself included), it’s okay to search around till you find something fulfilling. If you don’t need to be fulfilled and are motivated by money, by all means— follow the money. Life is too short to be unhappy in work, particularly when you spend so much time there.

How much longer are you going to hold yourself back from happiness? You hate your job. You can barely get there on time, when you start your day you’re already thinking about going home but yet you won’t job hunt? WHY??? You give yourself excuses like: 👎🏾I’m too old to change job 👎🏾The economy (even when it's a good economy you still use it as an excuse) 👎🏾I need to update my resume but don't have time. 👎🏾I need to wait until my kid graduates high school and the kid is 7. When are you going to talk yourself into doing something? The negativity is easy to lean into I get it but don't you deserve the l to be happy in this season of your life? Instead of saying why you need to stay in a bad place let's talk why you should go for your happiness. 1. You can get help with what you need just put your pride aside and ask for it. 2. You deserve it. You were not born to just struggle and be unhappy no matter what society may try to fool you into believing. 3. How can you tell your kids to go after their dreams Ave be happy when you won't show them how it is done. In this season show up more for your happiness. I'm here to help you get back to being happy in your career. Let me help you with your resume, boost your confidence, and develop a strategy to get you what you desire. Let's schedule time to talk. Link for a free consultation in the comments. #ultimatecareerleap #careeradvice #careercoaching #careerstrategy

Are you happy? A friend of mine is making a million bucks but he is sad. I left my 6 figures corporate job in 2016 because I was unhappy. Yes, I left the job for the same reason, to pursue creative freedom. And now I am happier than before, maybe I have less money. Money is important. Money can buy happiness, but not always. However, if we are unable to use that money to buy happiness it is making us miserable. On the contrary, if we create happiness and then operate to work, somehow, somewhere, money takes care of itself. If money brings happiness, so does happiness bring money. Fortunately, being happy is an advantage no competitor could copy. It’s always a choice. Are you happy with your job? If not, what are you doing about it? #gogolstory #job #jobs

Are you finding happiness so far in 2024? As a recruiter, my job is typically hiring one person for a role. They will be happy. The other applicants will fall beneath that level of happiness. Some may become despondent, depressed and agitated. Others, angry for not being selected. Don’t feel this way. After the offer is made, on rare occasions I’ve gone back to candidates and made them offers. It’s not a good strategy to hold on. Know that you sent in the application. Know that you got a phone screen. Know that you were interviewed. That is considerably more than 90% of the applicant. And know that your joy sits out there. You’re better for the job search experience and the right job will come. If you stop applying your sure to not get a new role. Focus on what you can control in your life.

Thursday Thoughts💬 When people say you can be easily replaced and your just a number infuriates me as so is a job! There are thousands of companies out there with lots of jobs to offer a job is just as replaceable as your position. To have good staff you need to treat them well. Your business is successful from the people you have running it. You get loyal and hardworking staff by ensuring they feel appreciated and they are known for the hardwork they do aswell as being paid fairly. You will push good staff away by being unreasonable and unfair to them. For anyone needing that push where you are in a job you feel is no longer for you anymore then take the plunge as life is far to short to be putting endless hours into a company which does not appreciate you. Make the change for you, as mentally in the long run it will be you who will suffer not them. It may take time but you will find something which is right for you. Be consistent and reactive for yourself, don’t settle for anything less. Your never to young or old to change career paths or journeys🤩

Work from Rest   Imagine your 7-year-old daughter said, “I’m worried I can’t get married” or “I’m concerned I can’t bear kids”, Or your 9-year-old son shared, “I’m worried I can’t be a good husband” or “The job market is really bad, how am I going to find a job?”   You will probably say that is silly, kids of that age won’t think so far ahead. You are right. But you will be surprised how many adults are worried about things way ahead. Before finding a girl/boy-friend, some may even concern they can’t afford a home or a wedding reception. Before they get a job, they feared of not able to perform or build a career. Before their parents retired, they are worried if they are able to look after them.   I am not advocating not to think of such things, but be restful about it. It is always good to have some thoughts of the future. But don’t let it becomes a stressful burden.   Let life progress as it comes. Seize the day. Find love and work out things together along the way. Work on your job and discover your career aspirations. Manage your life well so that you can then manage others.   If you worried about things, you stopped doing. You can’t perform both well at the same time. Worry doesn’t work. Focus on present, work towards future, but please enjoy the journey. #GlennDailyWisdom

It’s taken me years to understand this. To all my LinkedIn peeps.. if it doesn’t feel right; it isn’t right!!! Do NOT, and I repeat, do NOT stay at a company if you feel it’s not right. Your gut will tell you all you need to know. Follow it, and do not get to the point where they think they have the control. If your place of employment isn’t lucky to have you, and proves it, move on… simple as that!! YOU bring a lot to the table… what do they bring to you? 🤔 A job? A career? stability? growth? training? incentives? spiffs? a paycheck? - ask yourself what is important to YOU! Find the place that appreciates you, and respects you. DEMAND nothing less. Your sanity depends on it. If they judge your character or personality, leave. If they only want yes ma’am and yes sir employees, leave. If they manage and don’t lead, leave. Lastly - your confidence is not dependent on anyone but yourself. #healthy #worktolive #notlivetowork #respect

I've been there! Completely unhappy and unmotivated to even work hard because I didn't like what I was doing o and I didn't like the work environment. But then, more money was offered and I really thought hard about taking it. Ultimately I realized something so important...it wouldn't change the fact that I did not like my job and it was negatively affecting every area of my life. My physical and mental health took a toll, my attitude, even my relationships. I walked away from the prospect of more money and left the job altogether. I did a lot of internal assessing and I found something so much better than a 10k raise. I found a gratifying career doing work that I valued, with amazing people. And an added bonus, I secured an offer making a little more than double what I had been making!! Prioritizing job satisfaction is not just about the hours you spend at work; it's about enhancing your entire life by pursuing a career that aligns with your passions and values. Message me if you want to learn how!! #salary #getaraise #careerfulfillment #careersuccess #careeradvice #salarynegotiation

We’re negatively wired. We tend to focus on what is missing as we identify what we perceive as gaps. This can be a good thing, it helps motivate us to pursue better lives, set goals, and aspire to be better humans. We have to be careful though. Always eyeing the gap can just leave you feeling empty. Going after what's next without appreciating what's now is a fast track to unhappiness. It's like being on a happiness hamster wheel—constantly moving but never arriving at that "happy" destination you imagine. There's always something more out there. I'll be happy when I have the: → Job → Car → Title → Status → Career → House → Money → Success → Followers (Insert countless other things) The madness only stops when you're too worn out to keep going or you decide to hit the pause button and appreciate the here and now. It's always good to pause - even if you don't 'feel' you need it. ------------------- DM 🖐 Connect 🤝 Comment 👊

Been in the industry a long time, have had different positions, but some things I didn't forget while working my way up. As relevant today as was when I started in this industry. •Never in your life say, “It’s not my job.” •Keep track of what you do; someone is sure to ask. •Never bring your boss a problem without some solution. You are getting paid to think, not to whine. •Long hours don’t mean anything; results count, not effort. •Write down ideas; they get lost like good pens. •Always arrive at work early. •Don’t hang out with the complainers, gossips, or the ‘we’re smarter than them’ crowd. •Assume no one can/will keep a secret. •Sometimes you’ll be on a roll and everything will click; take maximum advantage. When the opposite is true, hold steady and wait it out. •Unless you are in physical danger, don’t quit until you have a new job. Don’t quit just because you had a bad day or just because your boss had a bad day. •Understand the skills and abilities that set you apart. •Always remember that over one billion working-age people in the world today cannot find a job – be thankful for yours. •If you can’t stand doing what you do, get some career advice. DON’T JUST QUIT. •Those who advance are those who succeed where they are. •Always be willing to help a co-worker when they are in need, and then make sure your work is done as well, even if you need to work late. You’ll never know when you’ll have a need. •Never say, “It can’t be done” just because it would take a lot of work.