FabSwingers.com forum: Career progression

By *teveAndHisMagicPicklenic OP Man
1 week ago

Ends

What advice would you give to someone starting out in the type of work you’re in?

You don’t need to tell us what field of work you’re in

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By *aven.Woman
1 week ago

Not the North West...

Don't

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By *ndy8440Man
1 week ago

Jarrow

Don’t full stop 😂

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By *ruceyyMan
1 week ago

London

Yeah it's a bad idea. Sounds pretty. Looks like a warthog.

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By *ndy8440Man
1 week ago

Jarrow

"Don't "
great minds think alike 😂

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By *emorefridaCouple
1 week ago

La la land

Focus on enjoying your job not progression. Constantly getting or worrying about promotion won't make you happy. And don't end up getting promoted to a job you hate just for a title.

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By *oo..Woman
1 week ago

Boo's World

Be prepared for non stop abuse because they are wrong!

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By *itygamesMan
1 week ago

always use a spirit level

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By *he AmbassadorMan
1 week ago

IRLANDA. / Prague. / Cil Dara

Don't be honest don't have integrity.dont work 2 hard. Play the game and progress,

This seems to be the New Way.

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By *he AmbassadorMan
1 week ago

IRLANDA. / Prague. / Cil Dara

"Be prepared for non stop abuse because they are wrong! "

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By *ittle Miss TinkerbellWoman
1 week ago

your head

Quietly and slowly back out the door and don't look back.

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By *amie HantsWoman
1 week ago

Atlantis

Learn to go with the flow. You can plan all you want but ultimately your schedule can and will be ruined by 8am and you’ll spend the whole day herding cats instead

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By *ormalfornorfolkMan
1 week ago

Norwich

Communicate.

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By *ell GwynnWoman
1 week ago

North Yorkshire

Look after your back if you don't want to have to change career path again in your 40's.

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By *uriousscouserWoman
1 week ago

Wirral

Grab as much interesting work as you can - the more you do, the more you learn and the more you set yourself up for future roles.

Focus on results that you can sell on your CV and keep a log of your achievements. Look at job ads and see what they're looking for and get involved in the stuff that will provide proof you can do what they want and solve their issues. You aren't looking for a job now but you will be, so set yourself up for it now.

Be prepared to move industries and categories every few years. There are some places where you can progress internally but it's slow work with small pay increases. Moving organisations will allow you to skip years of stagnation.

If you aren't enjoying the game of it then it's likely not the career for you. Be honest with yourself because if you get trapped in an unsuitable specialty you'll be miserable a long time.

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By *ittleLiasonsWoman
1 week ago

Birmingham

Be patient, understanding and kind.

Don't take things personally.

Knowledge is power.

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By *avid 50Man
1 week ago

kendal

To make a small fortune in my business you need to set off with a large fortune to lose, I am a farmer producing lamb and beef for my fellow country people to eat

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By *ools and the brainCouple
1 week ago

couple, us we him her.

Listen to people when they offer advice particularly the older ones who've been doing it a long time.

Experience is something earned it's not something you have after two weeks in the job.

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By *rawnbanquetMan
1 week ago

Glasgow

Learn how to use the mute button on your microphone

Being able to scream during meetings helps maintain my balance

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
1 week ago

East Sussex

Use the algorithms as a guide only, you know things they don't. Trust your instincts.

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By *lue Eyed JokerMan
1 week ago

Always on the move

Personality is everything. You don't have to know it all, just be engaging.

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By *urry BlokeMan
1 week ago

Stalybridge

"What advice would you give to someone starting out in the type of work you’re in?

You don’t need to tell us what field of work you’re in "

The customer is invariably wrong, with little experience and exposure to your field of knowledge

Regardless, they will gladly tell you how to do your job and what tools you need to do it

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By *vonne5exMan
1 week ago

Doncaster

Best advice I ever got was from an old Sargent Major on my first promotion "Don't be a customer because you can"

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By (user no longer on site)
1 week ago

Zon’t…zon’t zo it

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By *ansoffateMan
1 week ago

Sagittarius A

Follow the white rabbit.

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By *electableicecreamMan
1 week ago

The West

Failure is an option

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By *agerMorganMan
1 week ago

Canvey Island

Learn the absolute basics first and do not be afraid to simply say “I don’t know”.

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By *sWyldWoman
1 week ago

Edinburgh

See people not things

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By *indergirlWoman
1 week ago

somewhere, someplace

It's a lot of study and it'll hurt your brain at times but even though at times it can be frustrating it can also be extremely rewarding

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By *inxy777Woman
1 week ago

essex

Communication is so important. X

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By *parkle1974Woman
1 week ago

Leeds

Don't do it!

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By *aysOfOurLivesCouple
1 week ago

Essex

Never stop asking why!

Run fast & break things!

*and progress out of the role you love to a role you don’t …without having a hobby to fill the gap

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By *exagon9Man
1 week ago

Bristol

The job will take more than you can give so set clear boundaries and try to retain the passion and curiosity that got you into it in the first place… and find a wealthy partner LOL

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By *oshackMan
1 week ago

Liverpool

I am returning next week 13 years early so mine is go for it

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By *ira2024Woman
1 week ago

Practice makes it perfect

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By *einster-CoupleCouple
1 week ago

Dublin

Ignore the noise. Don't listen to people's negativity. Focus on your own path

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By *ellhungvweMan
1 week ago

Cheltenham

When you get the chance to do something outside your comfort zone - take it with both hands.

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By *ib.Man
1 week ago

Hampshire

Whore yourself out through agencies.

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By *agnar73Man
1 week ago

glasgow-ish

"What advice would you give to someone starting out in the type of work you’re in?

You don’t need to tell us what field of work you’re in "

Nah. Be a dissident as anyone promoted acts like a work has chewed out their brains

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By *hrista BellendWoman
1 week ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

Patience is your best skillset, nurture it wisely

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