There are at least two truths when it comes to careers: progression is rarely linear, and reality often fails to meet our expectations. When faced with these truths we can experience frustration, anxiety, and disappointment; we can also feel like our options are limited and are forcing us to compromise or settle. In this week’s episode, we discuss how to make sense of career choices when what we expect and what we get are two different things. We talk about needs vs. values, how to balance short term and long term gains, and the importance of changing the way we process these situations so we can expand the way we make meaning of our opportunities. We also talk about why it’s so important to believe your own story, and why we have to deeply explore the question about what we really want out of our life and our professional hours. Nayla drives home the point that only you can give yourself the gift of options. Also, we discuss the horror Eric experiences when finding out Nayla has not yet seen The Big Lebowski. “This aggression will not stand, man.”   Inside Job is brought to you by Nayla Bahri and Eric Johnson.   To learn more about us and our work, visit www.insidejobthepodcast.com or email us at info@insidejobthepodcast.com.   To learn more about the ideas and resources discussed in this episode, check out our show notes.   Let’s connect! Instagram Facebook   We’d love to hear from you.