Stay calm when you are out of your depth

The speaker shares their experience of moving to the UK and working in a government role. Initially overwhelmed and unfamiliar with the political landscape, they recount a specific incident involving the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown. Despite feeling out of depth, they maintained composure and sought advice, which helped them adapt and progress in their role.

What was the narrator's initial feeling when starting their job in the UK government?

• Out of their depth and unfamiliar

• Confident and well-prepared

• Excited and eager

• Indifferent and uninterested

What was the narrator's role when they first started working in the UK government?

• A private secretary

• A local council member

• A government department head

• A senior cabinet member

Who was the 'GB' that the narrator was supposed to deliver a message to?

• A member of the public

• A local government official

• The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown

• A colleague in the office

How did the narrator handle situations where they felt out of their depth?

• By blaming others

• By maintaining composure and seeking advice

• By ignoring the problem

• By quitting the job

What did the narrator learn from their experience of being out of touch initially?

• To avoid taking on new challenges

• To maintain composure and learn quickly

• To always act like they know everything

• To rely solely on their instincts