[AD - gifted] I'm joining in the #YesToRealLife campaign by @yesto_uk - it's all about being "real" and banishing self-doubt in this highly curated and filtered world of social media. So here's me, being real... (Warning: Long ramble ahead!) 😐 I don't do well with change that I'm not in control of. But just over a month ago, I had no choice in a major life change when my job was made redundant. Though it was due to a global restructure, it was so unexpected and so sudden (I left within a day) that it was a massive blow to my confidence. I spent the next few weeks applying for job after job with no luck, missing my work friends, and going stir-crazy stuck inside my flat all day, every day. The self-doubt started to build and I was struggling to keep my spirits up or believe I was ever going to get anywhere. Then after four really rubbish (and really long) weeks, I recieved a next round interview and TWO job offers within two days! I started the day after accepting a role and I'm now learning the ropes at a great new company. Was it a change that I wanted? No. But did it turn out to be as terrible as I expected? Also no. So, I'm trying to embrace this latest curveball that life has sent my way; although it wasn't something I would have chosen myself, I'm looking at it as an opportunity to gain more skills, advance my career, and (hopefully!) make new friends. #EmbraceChange 💚 What will you say #YesTo?