YOU could get paid £50K to fly first class, put your head down in boutique hotels or sail the seas onboard a luxury cruise.
Virgin has opened a six month contract for a ‘Head of Yes’ to trial some of the company’s best luxury travel and experiences on offer.
Going to live music festivals is also among the things people would like to say yes to more often[/caption]
Virgin has opened a six month contract for a ‘Head of Yes’[/caption]
The contract stretches to £50,000 and the lucky applicant’s task will be to simply document their adventures on social media.
Applications are open from September 29 until November 10 and to enter, applicants must simply post a TikTok about a time they said ‘yes’ to an unforgettable experience, tagging #headofyes.
It comes as research of 2,000 adults found going to a live music event, spending a day at the spa – and booking a spontaneous trip are among the things Brits want to say ‘yes’ to more often this year.
The poll revealed a tenth (nine per cent) admitted they are unlikely to say yes to a host of activities, blaming anxiety about change, a fear of the unknown – or financial concerns.
As a result, 80 per cent are planning to make an effort to be more adventurous and step out of their comfort zone next year.
With those who want to do more out-there things, hoping to agree to things like a sky dive, trying the fastest roller coaster – or even just trying new cuisines.
It also emerged 21 per cent would say no to opportunities due to being stuck in a routine – with millennials most guilty of this.
But 66 per cent of people who want to up their yes-counts believe doing so would help them experience more moments of joy.
Andrea Burchett, chief loyalty officer at Virgin, which commissioned the survey, said: “It’s positive to see people wanting to say ‘yes’ more – now they just need to do it.
“Actions speak louder than words, so if you’re thinking about doing something that might jolt you out of a comfort zone, there’s no better time for it.”
The study went on to find 38 per cent of those who’d like to be more open would want to say yes to help more, when it’s offered to them.
But 35 per cent simply want to go on more nights out, even if they’re feeling a bit tired.
And nearly half (45 per cent) are hoping to go on more weekend trips with friends, as the same figure look to attend more local events like festivals or comedy shows.
A quarter of these respondents reckon saying yes more would help improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.
While nearly the same amount (24 per cent) would expect to feel more fulfilled in their life in general, according to the OnePoll.com figures.
But nearly six in 10 (58 per cent) of all respondents struggle to be spontaneous in their day-to-day lives.
And nearly a third (29 per cent) can’t even remember the last time they did something completely unplanned.
Despite this, as many as 70 per cent believe some of the best memories in life come from saying yes to things.
Andrea Burchett added: “The Head of Yes role exists to remind the world what happens when you stop overthinking and start living.
“Life doesn’t get bigger by playing it safe. This is for the person who says yes to karaoke, to skydives, to showing up even when it’s easier not to.
“Saying yes is the fastest route out of routine. If your idea of a good day is saying yes to something that makes your friends text, ‘Wait, what?!’, then you’re exactly the kind of mischief we want to fund.”
Top 10 things people would like to say yes to more often
1. Booking a spontaneous trip (e.g., flight or road trip)
2. Attending a local event (e.g., festival, fair, comedy show)
3. Taking a weekend trip with friends
4. Going to a live music event
5. Trying a new activity (e.g., dance class, sport, fitness class)
6. Saying yes to a new hobby
7. Saying yes to help when it’s offered
8. Spending a day doing wellness activities (e.g., spa, mental health day)
9. Trying a new cuisine
10. Saying yes to a sunrise walk
Richard Branson’s top tips for saying yes
1. Say yes first, work out the details later. Most of life’s great adventures start with a leap into the unknown. Don’t overthink it – opportunities rarely come fully formed.
2. Turn fear into fuel. The things that scare you often turn out to be the most rewarding. If it makes your stomach flip, it’s probably worth doing.
3. Embrace spontaneity. Some of my best experiences came from last-minute decisions. Say yes to that trip, concert or crazy idea. You’ll rarely regret it.
4. Make “why not?” your default. Instead of talking yourself out of things, ask yourself why not. More often than not, the reasons not to do something are smaller than you think.
5. Seek out adventure in the everyday. Saying yes doesn’t always mean skydiving. It can mean trying a new food, taking a different route or speaking to someone new.
6. Surround yourself with “yes” people – energy is contagious. Spend time with people who lift you up and encourage you to try new things – you’ll find yourself saying yes more naturally.
7. Value experiences over perfection. Don’t wait for the “perfect time.” If you’re always waiting, you’ll miss the moment. Jump in and learn along the way.
8. Challenge routine. If you’re stuck doing the same things day in, day out, deliberately say yes to something that disrupts your usual pattern. That’s where growth happens.
9. Let curiosity lead you. Curiosity is the best compass. If something excites you or sparks a question, say yes to exploring it further.
10. Remember – life is short. No one looks back wishing they’d said no more often. Say yes, collect memories and live boldly.
