The (re) Start
If you know me.
It's probably because I've been taking photos of my Massive Irish head for 13 years and posting it on Linkedin.
Unfortunately 3.2 million people last year will have witnessed my colossal dome at one point.
My Kiwi Wife keeps awkwardly, pointing out out the size of my head.
"You're like a snipers dream"
"If I get pregnant, I swear they better not have your head"
Rudely, she actually presented me a scientific study last night on the "Average size of heads amongst males in Ireland."
Like what?
Where do you even come across this type of information?
It's also pleasing to know that the Science Community in Ireland is doing such great work.
"Why would we wana find a cure for cancer Maureen, when we can measure the circumference of Jimmy's head?"
But anyway, back to business.
You might sorta know me.
Think ya know me.
Or even actually Know me.
Because well, you know me.
We could have worked together.
We could have did business together.
Perhaps you were a candidate at some point.
Or even a client.
But if you're reading this, I just want to say thank you.
I have always enjoyed writing.
Even though, I wouldn't say that I'm particularly good at it; It's a little bit of therapy.
But I've decided to start this newsletter for a few reasons.
1) Because I'm somewhat "restarting" my career and life in Ireland and I haven't fucking notion where to start.
I thought "Here, why don't I show other people, how to be completely lost too? That would be good wouldn't it?"
2) It's been some time since I've been actively "looking" for business, and truthfully, I'm an old car on a winters day; a bit reluctant to start.
So here I am, in a shared office space in Belfast.
Trying to fit in with all the cool people tapping on their MacBooks, with their Circle Glasses and Cafe Con Leche's.
And I've decided to start this weekly thing.
To keep myself accountable.
But also to give everyone in the industry a bit of respite.
Honestly, I could write these big serious articles about Construction Economics, Careers, the Latest Trends, Artificial Intelligence.
But really?
Would you wana read that?
Or would you prefer to witness my massive head, fail miserably over the next 2 years in building a business and life in Ireland?
You see I've got a bit of a vision;
To build the biggest construction recruitment company in Ireland.
So of course, I'm doomed to fail.
And also, to bring a bit of humour and authenticity to the industry.
Because, can we really live with another
"Well done Jenny on your 5 year business anniversarrrrryy"
And Jenny's literally "Open to Work".
And on the market looking for jobs.
To do anything to get away from her Micro Managing Employer.
So here's my promise to you.
If you read this blog you'll:
1) Be mildly entertained
2) Find inspiration through all my failures
3) Watch me challenge the industry and put PRECONTROL professionals on THE MAP
And 4)
Well, I haven't thought that far yet.
Got to dash.
Time to do some real work.
Here's to 2025.
And failing in front of you all.
Mick
