A huge congratulations to pillar of our support team Jade Chester, who has been with SSQ since almost the very start and celebrates her 20th anniversary with us this year! 🥳🥂
We asked Jade to look back - and forward - and share her thoughts on how to keep yourself developing and moving in the right direction after a long time in one business. 💪
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"My anniversary has certainly been reflective for me. During my time at SSQ, the company has seen three leaderships, navigated two economic crises, a global pandemic and more recently the transition to an Employee Ownership Trust. Each change comes with a period of adjustment and resilience.
I often check in with myself to assess if I am swimming in the right direction. I am a big believer in self-awareness and taking the time to look at a situation from all perspectives, understanding there is more than one view – this has contributed the most to maintaining my contentment within one business.
✨ Staying motivated ✨
It's important to recognise that the need to feel like you are moving forwards has a huge impact on your motivation. Sometimes you put this down entirely to work goals, but it can also be due to your personal life and vice-versa.
Make the effort to regularly review the aspects of your role that you enjoy the most (usually it’s the ones you think you are good at). Persevere to continue including them, despite conflicting demands on your time.
I try to focus on some self-development and am passionate about trying new things. The latest has been breathing therapy - I cried for 48 hours straight for absolutely no reason!
✨ Finding your fit ✨
Having joined SSQ at 16, I haven’t always thought that recruitment was the right industry for me. I now understand that SSQ is a people business and that I am a people person - so actually it is a better fit than I initially realised. Key traits that I enjoy the most are: a sense of humour, good values, hard work and shared appreciation.
I consider myself very lucky to have worked with so many characters over the years! If I find myself in a serious headspace, there is usually a CSR day or a social just around the corner that balances that right out.
It’s not always about what you do, but who you do it with."
Thank you for all you do Jade - SSQ wouldn't be the same without you! 🎉🥇
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