🪣 WHAT’S ON YOUR CAREER BUCKET LIST?

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Drive by Friday –

As the year winds down and the Christmas parties start filling the diary, it’s natural to start reflecting — not just on what you’ve achieved, but what’s still left on the “to-do” list.

Most of us have a life bucket list — travel to Italy, learn to surf, see the Northern Lights, or finally tick off that marathon. But what about your career bucket list?

That’s the list of professional dreams that get you excited — the things you want to experience, achieve, or learn before you eventually hang up the lanyard or log off for good.

Maybe it’s:

·         Landing that leadership role you’ve always admired

·         Mentoring someone and seeing them flourish

·         Working for a company whose values truly align with yours

·         Making a meaningful career change, even if it’s scary

·         Or starting something of your own, where you get to call the shots

Creating a career bucket list is about more than ambition — it’s about direction. It helps you focus not only on what you want from your work, but why it matters. It’s a reminder that our careers aren’t just about ticking boxes; they’re about collecting moments, experiences, and milestones that make the journey worthwhile.

As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect:

·         What gave you energy this year?

·         What drained it?

·         And what would make next year feel like progress, not just motion?

For employers, this is also a great time to think about how you can help your team tick off items on their career bucket lists — whether that’s through growth opportunities, new challenges, or simply creating a culture where people feel valued and seen.

Because the truth is, people don’t just stay for the pay. They stay for the purpose.

So, before the year wraps up, take a moment to think about what’s still on your list — and what you can do in the new year to start ticking a few more things off.

After all, the best careers aren’t built overnight… they’re built bucket by bucket.

Start making that list - it’s all about ‘U’!

“As the year wraps up, it’s not just about ticking boxes… it’s about ticking dreams.”

Forget resolutions — start writing your career bucket list.

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lorraine@simpli-u.com.au

Lorraine Singer
Director & Consultant, Simpli-U | Recruitment Solutions for the Novated Leasing, Salary Packaging & Automotive sectors | Australia-wide | Solutions all about ‘U’ (Clients & Candidates)