4 SHIFT YOUR PERSPECTIVE

Misery loves company, and when we get stuck into complaining, often others join in and it’s a downward spiral. Every time you feel the urge to complain, write down one nice thing that has happened at work.

If you saw your job as a stopgap but now can’t leave, could you instead view it as a place to grow your network, build your confidence and learn more about the

“Everyone has always told me, ‘You’re a shoe.’ But what if I don’t want to be a shoe? What if I want to be a purse? Or a hat…?”

business? Get as much out of the experience as you can, including some good references, so you’re ready for your next step.