I went for an interview the other week. The feedback was clear and uncompromising. I came across as cynical and jaded (in places) and I slouched. My ego flounced off to its room and ate chocolate for a week, but I also started thinking that perhaps a new job is not really what I am after and I should review my options with my boss.
The discussion did not go as I thought it would. It was like walking into a room and expecting to sit on a comfortable sofa, but instead I was confronted with a hard wooden chair and a lamp shining in my eyes.
I am cynical and jaded, I don't look like work gives me a buzz. This was the first time my boss had mentioned any of this to me. He needs someone who finds the information agenda exciting and if I am not going to grasp the opportunity then he will find someone who will.
After that motivational speech I went home avoiding high bridges and railway tracks.
On reflection though he is right. I have been treading water, albeit expending a lot of energy doing so. I am busy and look at the fires I have put out, but what have I achieved? What projects have I driven forward recently?
Time to sit up straight and sort out what is important.
