I am privileged to have a line manager who believes in my abilities. As part of my professional development my manager suggested I have some coaching. Part of my coaching homework is to identify what my ideal job would look like. Here are my ideas so far in the order I thought of them:

• An open plan office for project work (this could be virtual)
• Consultation room for one-to-one conversations and alone time
• Windows
• Plants
• On the second or third floor so that I can take the stairs
• Adjustable lighting level
• Flexible working in and out of office
• Serve a purpose, improve, create
• Independent temperature control
• Easy access to a gym, cafe, shops, transport
• Walking distance or short trip by one mode of public transport from home
• Space to create – walls, tables, stuff to create with
• Tools to research and develop ideas
• Be able to discuss ideas with others
• Direct reports working under broad direction*
• Workforce with a balance of skills and experience*
• Access to a kitchen
• Financial security
• Easy access to tranquil outside space
• Power struggle and politics free

*most of my roles to date have included managing people, maybe not in the future?

I’m happy to receive your suggestions of suitable employers 🙂