"BUT I’M HAPPY WHERE I AM..."
Drive by Friday
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Drive by Friday –
We hear it all the time in recruitment:
"Thanks, but I’m happy in my role.”
And that’s great! Being content in your job is no small feat. But here’s the question:
Should you still consider a new opportunity, even when you’re not actively looking?
The answer? Sometimes, yes.
Why?
Because the best opportunities often come when you’re not looking.
The role that offers:
✔️ The next level of growth
✔️ A boss who could become a mentor
✔️ A healthier culture
✔️ More flexibility, better salary, or a stronger company vision
You don’t need to jump—but listening never hurts. Hearing about a role doesn’t mean you’re disloyal or ungrateful; it means you’re smart enough to stay aware of your options.
Things to consider before you say “no thanks”:
Is this a once-in-a-career company or leader?
Could this role solve challenges you’ve just learned to tolerate?
Would future-you thank you for taking the call?
You can explore without committing. Worst case? You confirm your current role is the right fit. Best case? You land something better than you ever imagined possible.
In recruitment, we say:
“You don’t have to be unhappy to want something better.”
So next time the phone rings with a new opportunity…
Don’t slam the door shut—crack it open. Just a little!
Be happy. But don’t be blind to what more could look like. Sometimes, the best move you make is the one you didn’t plan on making at all.
And just to be clear—I’m not saying you should leave your job.
If you’re happy, supported, and growing, that’s something to hold onto.
But being open to a conversation isn’t about jumping ship—it’s about professional clarity.
Some of the most successful leaders have stayed open—not to move, but to learn.
You might confirm you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.
Either way, the power of choice stays with you.
Opportunities are like sunrises—if you wait too long, you miss them.
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Director & Consultant, Simpli-U | Provider of Recruitment Solutions for the Novated Leasing, Salary Packaging & Automotive sector | Australia-wide | Solutions that are all about 'U' (Clients and Candidates)