In this episode of Corporate Agony Aunt, Isobelle dives headfirst into two of the most uncomfortable career moments we all dread... making a big mistake at work and realising you already hate your new job.
From owning your slip-ups without tanking your reputation to navigating the “should I stay or should I go?” panic of a rocky job start, Izzy breaks down exactly how to handle these situations without blowing up your career.
I talk about:
* Why your recovery matters more than the mistake itself — and the three-step approach to bounce back stronger.
* The 90-day rule for deciding whether to stick out a new role or move on (and why Izzy once broke it herself).
* How to spot the difference between teething problems and a genuine cultural or role mismatch.
* Why talking about your pay can be a career killer if you’re not careful — and when transparency really works.
* CV mistakes that instantly kill your chances (and what to do instead to stand out in 7 seconds or less).
Plus, in the Corporate Confessional, we hear from someone fired over a pay conversation gone wrong and the hard lessons it taught them.
And in the Community Q\&A, Izzy tackles your burning questions on:
* Landing a graduate job without internship experience
* Handling a micromanaging boss without burning out
* Taking a career break without sabotaging your finances
Whether you’re recovering from a workplace blunder, settling into a new role you’re not sure about, or trying to level up your applications, this episode gives you the straight-talking, real-world strategies to handle it like a pro.