Career change from City trader to Zoo Keeper

By Sab

A couple of weeks ago I watched a documentary programme about London Zoo, and my ears pricked up when they introduced one of the keepers - he used to work in the City and gave it all up to work in the zoo. A pretty dramatic career change! 

So with a little digging I have found his story online, here, towards the middle of the article.

Dan's story shows that

  • with hard work (and sometimes unpaid, menial work) you can get the job of your dreams
  • your background doesn't have to dictate your future - you don't need to stay in a work role because of your previous education or experience
  • inspiration can come at any time - jogging around a park, for example!
  • listen to your gut and do what feels right