๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐น๐ถ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ต๐ถ๐ด๐ต ๐๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฐ๐ต ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ธ๐, ๐ผ๐ป๐น๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ณ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ณ๐น๐ฎ๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ?
Like chasing stars and catching dreams, adventures teach you both the breathtaking heights and views as well as the profound abyss and mysteries of life’s rollercoaster ride.
During a recent hike in my home country Switzerland, it became as crystal clear as an Alpine stream: the hiking adventure reminded me of the self-employment journey of the 6 last years working as a RECRUITER and Agency – Co-owner of WIPS, a boutique recruitment agency for the luxury hospitality industry & UHNWIโs.
I am ready to share some rocky truths about this experience:
โฐ In the first year, I felt frustrated.
โฐI failed to secure a big account; a VP said I was too young and inexperienced.
โฐI have now taken my first real vacation after 6 years of being self-employed.
โฐOften I work 7 days a week.
โฐI didn’t achieve the target I had set for myself in the first 3 years.
Why would anyone share this?
Because many only see the end results of dedicated hard work.
Being a self-employed recruiter in a still male-dominated industry is no cakewalk. Among many things, you have to champion:
โฐUnexpected challenges
โฐEvolving recruitment trends
โฐConsistent relationship building
โฐRound-the-clock availability for partners and candidates
โฐNegotiating contracts, sometimes with biased Executives
โฐSelf-motivation (No one pats your shoulders)
…
One momentum of victory is just a snapshot in the grand adventure.
โฐSetbacks are part of the journey.
โฐPressure is a constant companion.
โฐWorking with diverse people is an ongoing learning curve.
โฐNavigating unexpected situations comes with the territory
โฐKeeping the agency on track is an ongoing effort.
Next time you think someone’s journey was a walk in the park, remember: their path is far from over.
Success is an ongoing trek, and what you see is just a glimpse of their journey.
Pause, reflect, and ask:
How well do we truly know each other’s stories?