From Law to Teaching (Plus Post-shift Update) “I liked my work, but I felt there was something more out there for me.”
From Molecular Biology to Photography “I knew that I didn’t want to be tied down to one particular location, or to a corporate life that offered no freedom.”
From Scientist to Digital Marketing Consultant (Plus Post-Shift Update) “It felt like I was going through the motions, rather than actively enjoying my career.”
From Teaching to Interior Design “I wanted to show my children that you don’t have to be one thing all your life; you can make a change if you want to.”
From Housing to Healthcare “I was working a lot more than my contracted hours, which was significantly impacting my social life and well-being.”
From Advertising to Art “I felt like I was wearing a mask that didn’t fit me, pretending to care about things I didn’t care about anymore.”
From Project Manager to Interior Designer (Plus Post-shift Update) “I questioned whether I was living my life with integrity and it hit me that I needed to make the change.”
From Startup Co-Founder to Solopreneur “I now know I should have left earlier, but I stuck it out and ignored every signal my body sent me.”
From Accountancy to Property “I wanted new challenges, and I wanted to be in control of my own destiny.”
From Teaching to Finance “I wanted the work-life balance of being in my child’s life and having a successful career.”
