EP74: So Your New Job Isn’t Quite What You Expected…

With expectations of a fresh start, new beginning, new boss, new team, and all the things that come with your first day at a new job, when it is not what you expected or were looking forward to, it can be really hard. But the real question is, what now?    Applicable to so many, tune in as Kimberly dives deeper into this reader question from her column in The Cut - New York Magazine, and learn what you can take away from that “bad job.”   KEY POINTS: - What happens when your new job isn’t what you expected? - Evaluate your expectations of the role vs the reality of it - How to approach leadership with a plan  - Remember, every job adds tools to your toolkit   QUOTABLES: “I'm a big believer in strengthening your strengths and aligning your career with your passions and with your interests. Imagine how you'd feel if every single day you were in the world of work, doing things that you were interested in, things that you loved.”   Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

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Welcome to Your Next Move Podcast with Kimberly Brown—the show where careers are transformed into legacies and ambitions into reality. Kimberly is a trusted career and leadership expert, sought-after speaker, bestselling author, and the Founder of Brown Leadership, an international learning and development firm committed to supporting the next generation of leaders. With her guidance, you’ll learn to navigate your career with clarity, purpose, and confidence. This isn’t about grinding harder or waiting for your turn—it’s about equipping yourself with the strategies to lead, the tools to advance, and the confidence to create opportunities that align with your vision of success. Each episode is packed with actionable advice, thought-provoking conversations, and empowering insights to help you make bold moves in your career. Whether you’re striving for your next promotion, tackling workplace challenges, or redefining what leadership means to you, this is the space to level up and thrive. Your next move is within reach—let’s make it happen.