Why You Keep Picking Bad Jobs 
If your job is not working for you and you find yourself in the same situation time and time again, it might be time to look within to see what you can change for a better outcome. There is a season when you may need survival jobs, but when you act out of desperation at all times, you put yourself in a vulnerable spot where you cannot pick a good fit. Finding that one job and staying there to build your retirement fund or until you're thrown out will not help you thrive. It will keep you in a cycle of sacking jobs and desperate states that will make you pick whatever comes your way. Being self-aware of what you need to create the career you desire is key. Get clear on what a good job means based on where you are.  
Join the conversation with your host, Alicia Perkins, as she shares about we keep picking the wrong jobs to help you be self-aware of what you need to move from surviving to thriving.      
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:00] Introduction to the show 
[01:45] Today’s topic: Why we keep picking the wrong job
[02:44] #Being in survival mode and acting in a state of desperation 
[04:10] Moving away from survival to thriving 
[06:31] Building a career that is fulfilling on your terms 
[07:53] #Lack of self-awareness of what you need to set yourself for success
[12:46] #Not setting clear expectations or having low expectations 
[16:39] #Not think long-term or about the end game
[19:05] Career stability Vs. seeking out opportunities 
[23:37] Recap of the show  
Notable Quotes 

The best time to look for a job is when you have a job
Your life is so much more than what it is that you do for other people
To strive for more, you have to realize that there is more out there for you
Great things don't happen by chance
If you’re picking a job based only on how much it pays, that is a low expectation. 
Get clear on what a good job means based on where you’re right now is vital.

 
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??‍? About Alicia Perkins is a leading authority in the career & professional development space. Alicia calls upon her decade of experience as an HR executive recruiter and hiring manager to teach professionals how to step into more purposeful & fulfilling careers with clarity & strategy. As the founder of Prepared Careers LLC, Alicia relies on her exemplary teaching strategies and personal branding techniques to serve professionals & audiences worldwide. To date, she has helped more than 2,000 clients across 4 continents step into their dream roles.