From Sports Coaching to Property Development “I'm happy to work hard for a goal, but I realised that the hours I was putting in weren't worth it if that goal was ultimately unachievable.”
From Marketing to Teaching “I came home from a bad day at work and a hideous journey on the tube, and I just knew I had to do something else.”
From Finance to Writing & Own Business “I don't miss the sweaty morning commute or the feeling that I was living for the weekend.”
From Art Editor to Photographer and Graphic Designer “I don't miss having to 'design by committee', or the office politics.”
From the City to the High Seas “I caught the train to work one March morning. The sun came out, the breeze was a steady force 3-4, perfect for sailing, and I just thought 'What am I doing?'. I resigned that day.”
From Senior Account Manager to Founder and Managing Director “It's scary at times, but we're making a difference; it's a great feeling.”
From The City to Property “I felt confident that if I pushed myself and took a leap of faith, something would come my way.”
From Archaeology to Publishing “Writing was the only thing that kept me sane through a very difficult time.”
From Business Consulting to Yoga “Something was still missing. Even landing this amazing job only made me happy temporarily.”
From Insurance to Personal Training “I felt no value in what I was doing every day. It felt soulless.”