From Humanitarian Aid to Private Sector “I didn’t choose a completely new field, but rather followed the underlying thread in my work.”
From Consulting to Media “I liked the idea of being promoted, but not the actual work those promotions would've brought.”
From Teaching to Business Administration “My decision was shaped by the broader economic challenges and how they affected me personally.”
From Advertising to Art (Plus Post-shift Update) “I felt like I was wearing a mask that didn’t fit me, pretending to care about things I didn’t care about anymore.”
From Humanitarian Sector to Tech “I wanted to deliberately upgrade my skill set and broaden my profile.”
From Law to Interior Design (plus post-shift update) “I longed to work in an area I was truly passionate about.”
From Management Consulting to ADHD Coaching “I felt unappreciated and suffocated by the corporate box ticking.”
From Higher Education Admissions to Synagogue Director (plus post-shift update) “I was feeling very alone and irritable.”
From Housing to Healthcare (plus post-shift update) “I was working a lot more than my contracted hours, which was significantly impacting my social life and well-being.”
From Advertising to Art plus (post-shift update) “I got to a point where my heart wasn't in it anymore. I'd lost all my energy and motivation.”
From Media to Weddings “This amazing one-off, honour-of-a-lifetime thing suddenly dawned on me as being a proper job.”
From Education to Animal Welfare (plus post-shift update) “I felt a constant sense of imposter syndrome.”
