From Libraries to Research “It was difficult not to feel attached to the identity that I'd carried for 15 years.”
From Employee to Entrepreneur “I was spending a lot of time in pointless meetings and tied up in bureaucracy.”
From Office Life to Own Business “I had a burning desire that got stronger. I wanted to try to make a go of things myself.”
From Tax to HR “Every time I spoke to friends about my role, I had no enthusiasm; I felt that I was always complaining about it.”
From Customer Care to Photography “Things changed. And I didn't see a future for myself in the new work situation.”
From the Military to Wealth Management “My career was increasingly preventing me from being a present father and husband.”
From Buyer to Design Collective Founder “I'd talked about setting up on my own for years, but I was always too nervous to take the leap of faith.”
From Consultancy to Start-up “I couldn't see anyone five years ahead of me whom I wanted to emulate.”
From 9–5 to Freelance “I was living for the weekend, and spending too much money to make myself feel better during the week.”