Twice a week we publish problems that will feature in a forthcoming Dear Jeremy advice column in the Saturday Guardian so that readers can offer their own advice and suggestions. We then print the best of your comments alongside Jeremy’s own insights. Here is the latest dilemma – what are your thoughts?
I was made redundant a few months ago and have just been offered a new position, which I have accepted. It is a really good job – it fits my skills and interests well – and I don’t need to move to do it.
Crucially, I feel the job offers me an opportunity to reboot myself professionally. Redundancy has made me aware of some of my failings, although these were never spelled out, but the whole process makes you a little introspective. At best, I feel it has forced on me the opportunity to make a fresh start as I’ve no track record with my new employer.
What is the best way of ensuring I can be the person I need to be for my new job? The person I needed to be in my old job? What is your advice generally on the best approach when moving into a new job, assessing your performance in previous ones and taking stock?
Do you need advice on a work issue? For Jeremy’s and readers’ help, send a brief email to dear.jeremy@theguardian.com. Please note that he is unable to answer questions of a legal nature or to reply personally.
