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Inspiration and guidance for your career change

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Why you need to start telling the truth if you want to find fulfilling work

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From Higher Education Admissions to Synagogue Director

“I was feeling very alone and irritable.”

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From Marketing to Bees (Plus Post-shift Update)

“I often felt like I was banging my head against a brick wall.”

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3 Questions To Ask Yourself When 'What Should I Do?' Isn't Working

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Why 'Not Ready Yet' Is The Best Time To Start Your Career Change

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From Law to Interior Design

“I longed to work in an area I was truly passionate about.”

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From Digital Marketing to Production Start-Up (Plus Post-shift Update)

“It was years of feeling drained.”

No Clear Career Ideas? The 3 Mistakes You’re Making (And 3 Things To Do Instead)

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Why I Feel Uncomfortable Writing Career Change Articles

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From Investment to Nursing (Plus Post-shift Update)

“I felt like a small cog in a huge machine.”

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From Business Owner to Consultant

“The fun wasn’t there anymore.”

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How To Network Your Way Into A New Career (Without Feeling Like A Slimy, Lying Con Artist)

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From Music to Data

“I needed a job that would let me reclaim my time and financial freedom.” 

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Why Focusing On Your Career Is Making Your Career Change Harder – And What To Do Instead

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From Finance to Public Sector

“I wanted to make a difference, rather than be a replaceable cog in a big machine.”

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