Saloni Singh’s Post

🎉 Redefining My Ideal Job 💼 Today would have marked my one-year anniversary at what I once thought was my *dream role*: working for a corporate foundation. I was so looking forward to celebrating that milestone—perhaps even showing it off here on LinkedIn. But, as life would have it, things didn’t go according to plan. At the time, the role checked all the boxes I thought mattered: ✅ A 9-5 where I wasn’t overworked ✅ A good paycheck ✅ Purposeful work However, as I navigated the role, I realised that this was the *ideal list* I had aspired to as a fresh graduate or someone in their 20s just trying to get a good career footing. It was a reflection of who I was back then, but not of who I am now. By the six-month mark, I knew it was time to reassess. Fast forward to my 30s, and I’ve discovered that my *ideal job criteria* have evolved. It’s no longer just about a steady paycheck or work-life balance. Here’s my updated list: 1️⃣ Ethics & Values 🌟 – Does the organisation live by its values or just pay lip service? 2️⃣ Professional & Personal Development 🚀 – Is the environment actively setting me up for success and growth? 3️⃣ Belonging & Safety 🤝– Is this a safe space where I can bring my unapologetic, authentic self to work? It’s wild to think that I didn’t realise this shift earlier. But reflecting on it now, I see that my new criteria are centered on my growth, well—being, and my boundaries. So yes, I’m okay with foregoing work anniversaries for now, because I know what I’m looking for: a role that meets at least 80% of these six criteria. Perfection might be rare, but alignment with my values and needs is non-negotiable. To anyone out there re-evaluating your career goals: don’t be afraid to outgrow your old aspirations. Growth is part of the journey. 💪 Here’s to finding roles that truly fit—and to showing up for ourselves in the workplace. ✨

Time flies. After summer holiday I have been working 2 years at Gofore. Before staring the summer holiday, I reflected, why I am so happy in my role at Gofore: 1. Great collegues. My favourite partner in crime is Malla Danska. We just finished the second project together and we just know how to get things to rock. Working with someone, who keeps on exceeding the expectations is just pure 💎 2. Great management. Antto Seppälä is the rockstar of our DA-crew! We have managers that understand that we do not need hand-holding at this point in our career. They understand we make right choices and support us. 3. Challenging and variating work. Working in different roles in different projects in different companies keeps on challenging and I get to learn of a lot of new things at work every day. 4. Great team at customer. I have had amazing luck in getting professional and wonderful people to work with! I have felt home working in the projects and assignments. 5. Freedom. I have freedom to choose the assignments. This is actually first time in my career I have had this much freedom. Though of course in current economical situation I might not have chosen to be as "picky" as usually, I have still always had the full option to decline or approve an assignment. 6. Being able to choose, when I work more. Hence I have the pleasure to use saldo hours for a long holiday e.g. in my upcoming 6 weeks summer holiday 7. No politics, stupid governance practices or waste of time from line organization. What could I wish more? Well, I have not figured out yet. Maybe a few more projects with my favorite colleagues! With this reflection I wish you all a wonderful summer!

Wish you all a successful new work week. Allow me to use a simple but profound educational story from Ecclesiastes 9:14-16 which puts this new work week in a better prospective for me. The author begins by saying; "There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it: Now there was found in it a POOR WISE man, and he by his WISDOM delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man. Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s WISDOM IS DESPISED, and his words are not heard." The sad reality is that our world is full of poor wise men! Do you see how this story ends? No matter how knowledgeable you are, if your wisdom doesn't translate into visible value, you will surely be despised and taken for granted. In all that we do this new week, be reminded to set clear goals, make a well thought out plan, and put in the work to produce great values. Form teams and work with like-minded people. Life never promises you a tomorrow, so work hard while you can. Above all, put God first in everything you do. Be a producer and not a consumer this new week. Stay blessed. Rufuson Genesis Yonjaye

Remember the days when you were eagerly waiting for the opportunity you have now? Wasn't that job offer a dream come true? But why is it that Mondays feel challenging now? Is it the start of the workweek, or have we simply forgotten the excitement we once felt? Think about this: what would you do if this opportunity was no longer there? With so many talented professionals still waiting for a chance like yours, let’s not take our roles for granted. Be grateful for where you are, embrace the chance to grow, and let Monday be a reminder of the journey you've been on. Your hard work today fuels bigger successes tomorrow. #MondayMotivation #CareerGrowth #GratitudeMindset #ProfessionalGrowth

2 months into my new role as a Director of Social and I’m SO proud. Through mentorship, supportive leadership, full trust, and open communication I am already able look back at the last two months and physically see both the impact I’ve already had on my team and the work I’m here to do as well as the impact I can have as time goes on. And while I’ve been reinvigorated by the progress I’ve made in my own professional growth and development, my favorite thing I’ve gained recently has been a newfound confidence. I left my previous company 2 months shy of 10 years. It was a place I very much gave everything to. I felt such a loyalty to it because it gave my my big break. That, paired with the dedication and hard work I put in, got me to where I am today…which is what made it incredibly hard to imagine leaving-even when I began recognizing the growth trajectory had stopped. (I mean, I couldn’t just leave everything I’d worked my ass off for!) But now, it’s been two months in my new role and I’ve never been more certain this is EXACTLY what I’ve worked my ass off for. Different companies, roles, leaders, (fill in the blank) serve us at different parts of our lives. And it’s up to us as professionals to not only recognize when something is no longer serving us, but more importantly, to take (or find) the new opportunity that does. As I reflect on both, the last two months and the previous 10 years, the biggest takeaway has been that it can be easy to marry yourself to a narrative centered around loyalty to a “dream job” because it was “everything you wanted and you didn’t think in a million years you’d get another opportunity like that”. Not going to lie, as an achiever it’s hard for me to not be celebrating a 10year workiversary today. But things change and evolve and moving on to something new doesn’t make your previous “dream job” any less of a dream. It doesn’t take away the pride you had for doing something you never thought you could do. Moving on means you evolved and you’ve set yourself up for even bigger dreams to reach for. Ready to keep dreaming with Self Esteem Brands, LLC ☺️💭

“I got back-to-back promotions, yet I ended up feeling unhappier.“ Recently I connected with a person working in a senior leadership role, in the IT industry. After 3 back-to-back promotions, she felt overwhelmed and burned out by the continuous change in roles, added responsibilities, and even stringent deadlines which resulted in anxiety and stress. Her stress at the workplace began affecting her personal life. She reached the point where she shared, “I never wanted this as part of my growth. I did not know this would leave me so unhappy." She wanted to do something urgently as it had started to effect her personal life. And she is eager to come out of her overwhelmed state. She wanted to handle her new role without pressure, by eliminating stress and anxiety and achieving a better work-life balance. We started our sessions by identifying her values and purpose. We went deeper into what her career meant for her and what she wanted to do to thrive in her life. We made a plan of action to effective delegation and ways to hone her decision-making skills, to be more productive. And we prioritized her work through time and energy management. She looked at her life in a holistic way, and found her life's purpose and meaning within it. photo credit - internet P.S: If you feel like you lost yourself while running behind your career goals and want to balance your work and life, DM me ‘Life’ to book a free 1:1 discovery call. 

🌟 Have you ever planned your last week of notice period? 🌟 As I enter the last week of my notice period, I find myself experiencing a whirlwind of emotions. Here’s a glimpse into what my days look like right now: 😎😔Mixed Feelings: It’s a blend of excitement and nostalgia. I’m losing the comfort of a familiar work environment and saying goodbye to friends and crucial projects. At the same time, there’s a thrill in joining a new company and the curiosity of checking out profiles of my future colleagues. 🧹Clearing Backlog: My days are packed with tying up loose ends and ensuring a smooth handover. I’m dedicated to providing comprehensive knowledge transfer (KT) sessions to my replacement. 📝Farewell Preparations: Planning a memorable farewell meal is on the agenda. I’m making a list of people I want to include and preparing a heartfelt speech to express my gratitude and memories shared with my friends. 📈Reflecting on Growth: Taking a moment to appreciate the growth and experiences I’ve had in my current role, and how they’ve prepared me for the next step in my career journey. 🙏Gratitude: Feeling thankful for the opportunities, mentorship, and friendships I’ve built. It’s a time to celebrate the achievements and lessons learned. 🔮Future Planning: Beyond work, I’m also organizing my personal life for this transition, ensuring I have everything in place for a smooth start at my new company. How did you plan your notice period and farewell day when you were joining a new company? Share your experiences! 😊

Why should you enjoy the work you do? Because it makes you feel like 💩 if you dont! The average working week is 35h+, its a decent amount of time to spend doing something you dont want to do! Would you want that for your friend or child? If you're opening the laptop at the beginning of this week feeling...... 1) Uninspired to start again 2) Drained from even looking at your week ahead 3) Dissatisfied from the work you produced last week Ive got some questions for you......... 1) What aspects of your current job do you feel are not aligned with who you are or who you want to be? 2) How does your current job affect your personal life and overall well-being? 3) What values and passions do you want your career to reflect, and how do you think your ideal job would look? 4) What steps can you take right now to move closer to a career that excites and energises you? Take care of yourself Amy

Hello LinkedIn Family 🎊 Happy new month and happy new work week! 🌻 As we enter the second half of the year, let's take a moment to sincerely appreciate God for sustaining us and giving us the strength to thrive amidst these challenging economic times. Let's continue to trust that He who began a good work in us is faithful to complete it! Wishing you a most fulfilling second half of the year! 💃💃💃💃 put your answer in the comments