17/12/2023
2023 has been an interesting year.
At the end of 2022 I didn’t know if I’d ever recruit again after having my fingers burnt by a large client, who ended up owing me well over £20k for multiple placements.
Because I work on trust, it knocked my confidence. I’d put so much work into this client to get nothing in return. I felt ashamed & embarrassed I’d let this happen.
I felt sick at the thought of picking up the phone, getting on LinkedIn and searching for candidates. In truth, I think I was burnt out. 2022 had been manic, I’d put myself under pressure to do better & better, competing against myself….imposter syndrome always nagging in my ear!
I stopped recruiting and went to help my husband in The Bottle Warehouse business. But in late spring, a candidate reached out to ask if I could help him find a new job and so began recruitment version 2.1 😂
I’ve learnt a lot, I’ve learned to switch off, not work myself all hours of the day. I work to live, no longer live to work.
I’m grateful for my loyal clients and the candidates who have trusted me with their careers.
I don’t need to compete against myself, I’m fine as I am.
I’ve learnt that I’ve no need to be ashamed or embarrassed by failure, it’s not failure, it’s just circumstance and is no reflection on me.
Thank you so much to my loyal clients who have stood by me the past few years. And thank you to the new clients and candidates I’ve worked with this year. You guys bring me so much joy, when I know I’ve helped make a positive change in your lives.
I’m finishing 2023 on a high with 2 offers accepted in the last week. I’m so grateful to have experienced the difficulties I had in 2022, I’m a better person for it.
Merry Christmas everyone and a happy new year.
Here’s to Recruitment 2024 version 2.2 😂
All the best,
Natalie