My First Work Learn: With Ben Stevenson (Bloom)
A holiday park in Cornwall, at the height of summer, aged 16, gave Ben Stevenson, Chief of Staff and Head of Sustainability at Bloom, his #MyFirstWorkLearn.
“Saying I was nervous was an understatement. I got on well with my fellow team members, but even at that age, I knew the industry and role just weren’t right for me. I learnt a lot that summer, most importantly:
1. It’s ok to try something and move on if it’s not for you. You need to be honest with yourself, find your tribe and be somewhere where you will flourish.
2. Handing in your notice is not the end of the world – whilst you wish the ground would swallow you up, so you didn’t have to say the words, you’ll soon discover it keeps on turning and you will wonder what all the fuss was about.
Making these decisions on my own kick-started my confidence and began the process that moulded me into the person I am today. I never regret the jobs I have had, or going with my gut when I felt a decision was right for me, they are all part of my rich tapestry of lifelong learning.”
What did you first job teach you?
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