By ClaireM on 5 January 2010 at 19:18 in ShiftLogs
So I did the dramatic thing and left my job. Now what? What have I been doing to explore the kind of career I want? And how am I affording it? More
By ClaireM on 8 December 2009 at 22:12 in ShiftLogs
This is my first shiftlog...the first little account of how I decided to change the life that seemed to be living without me!
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By Jacqui Mitchell
Put the pieces of the Happiness at Work Puzzle together and discover what's necessary in your working life to make you feel fulfilled. Each of the 6 pieces begins with the letter "P" and if you can work out what each of these means to you then you'll be well on the way to discovering you ideal career
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Careershifter question
By Anonymous
I would like a career change but am not sure which way to go; I do not want to become as drained as I am in my present job.
ShiftDoctor answer
By Jessica McGrego... in ShiftSurgeries
Get back in touch with what you are passionate about. This will help you clarify what it is that makes your heart sing, the things that you love to do. If you are going to make changes in your life why not give yourself the gift of fulfilling your potential...
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Careershifter question
By Anonymous
37 year old married man with 2 children, who has worked in sales all of my working life. My passion in life is to cook (been on MasterChef twice). I am truly torn between doing what I love to do and what I can afford to do. I am sure this would be an easy decision to make for a single man with no commitments, but not for one with children and financial commitments...
ShiftDoctor answer
By Rosie Walford a... in ShiftSurgeries
I am sure that when you name your situation - feeling torn between doing what you love and what you can afford to do - you speak for many others.
One thing to acknowledge, right from the start, is that you know your passions, and have made serious progress towards expressing them already - on TV, through weekend jobs. Bravo!
You clearly have flair, courage and a go-get attitude which will stand you in good stead...
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