Goals ... International Jobs Scholarships week ending 11 February 2018
Totaljobs.com must be a fan because following last week’s comments on “ levels must change O ”, they took the gown to the town and asked (mainly British) workers what were the career expectations for 2018. For the positives, most people expect to set goals. Some 2018-levels must change-goals include career progression (52%), salary increases (42%), gaining respect from senior management (25%) and respect from peers (26%). Other 2018 goals include securing a better pension, and spending quality time with family and friends amongst others. The negative (or devil) is in the details and to quote, “ The research also revealed an astounding gap between expectation and reality, with Brits expecting to earn upto 79% more than the average salary from the age of 30” . Simply put there is a massive deficit between what workers aim to earn and what data suggests they will. Goals do matter . They encourage us to believe that we can influence our own future . Theodore Roosevelt who led the or...