Virgin has announced a six-month contract for a ‘Head of Yes’ to try out some of the company’s best luxury travel and experiences
You could earn £50,000 to travel first class, rest your head in boutique hotels or cruise the seas aboard a luxury liner.
Virgin has launched a six-month contract for a ‘Head of Yes’ to test some of the company’s finest luxury travel and experiences available.
The role offers £50,000 and all the successful candidate will need to do is document their journeys on social media. It follows research of 2,000 adults which discovered that attending live music events, enjoying spa days and booking last-minute getaways are amongst the experiences Brits wish to embrace more often this year, by saying yes.
The survey showed nine per cent are hesitant to say yes to various activities blaming anxiety about change, a fear of the unknown or financial concerns as main reasons not to.
One in five also say no to opportunities due to being trapped in routine – with millennials being the worst offenders. Nevertheless, eight in ten are planning to make a conscious effort to become more daring and venture beyond their comfort zones next year.
They’re hoping to attempt activities such as skydiving, riding roller coasters, or sampling different cuisines.
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.”
Brits reckon that by embracing more opportunities – whether that’s weekend getaways or simply accepting help from others – will bring them greater happiness and boost their mental and emotional wellbeing.
Meanwhile, others anticipate it would leave them feeling more satisfied with their lives, with seven in ten adding that some of their finest memories came from embracing new experiences.
Andrea 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,” Andrea adds. “This [job] 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.”
Applications to become the ‘Head of Yes’ are open from 29 September until 10 November.
Hopefuls simply need to share a TikTok video detailing a moment when they embraced an unforgettable adventure, using the hashtag #headofyes to enter.
RICHARD BRANSON’S TOP TIPS FOR SAYING YES
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Surround yourself with “yes” people
Spend time with people who lift you up and encourage you to try new things – you’ll find yourself saying yes more naturally.
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.
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.
Let curiosity lead you
Curiosity is the best compass. If something excites you or sparks a question, say yes to exploring it further.
Remember – life is short
No one looks back wishing they’d said no more often. Say yes, collect memories and live boldly