Success Stories: From Job

“I didn't want to waste years simply filling a seat.”

From Property Management to Wealth Management

James Edwards found himself stuck with limited opportunities for growth. So, when the right set of circumstances arose to allow him to leave his job, he grabbed the chance. Here, he shares how he resigned without a backup plan and started again by transferring his skills to an entirely new field.

“It was difficult not to feel attached to the identity that I'd carried for 15 years.”

From Libraries to Research

Verity knew it was time for a new challenge: something that would both stretch her and offer the flexibility she needed. She had a powerful set of skills, but getting recruiters in new fields to see that was no easy task. Here's how she persevered to find new work that inspires her.

“There was too much stress. I wasn't happy anymore.”

From Purchasing to Cooking

Maria Lima was bored with her role. By going back to her family roots she's rediscovered an activity that gives her genuine pleasure and, through this, found a whole new world of career possibilities. Here's how she's managed long hours and a salary drop to make the work she loves a reality.

“I had a burning desire that got stronger. I wanted to try to make a go of things myself.”

From Office Life to Own Business

Siobhan Partridge was tired of working for someone else. She needed to know if she could build something of her own, so she set out to make it happen. Here's how she's created a work arrangement that, despite the ups and downs, she wouldn't change for anything.

“The obsession with personal financial gain was very demotivating.”

From Oil to Charity

Ben Haber hadn't been happy in his role for a long time. A refreshing introduction to a new sector opened up a world of possibilities that he hadn't considered before. Even so, it's taken time (and a stint back in his old sector) to make the transition permanent. Here, he shares how he finally managed to make the leap.

“I was surrounded by design and creativity but wanted more.”

From Brand Strategy to Homeware

Jo Ham loved her job but couldn't ignore the pull she felt to make her own art. When a life-changing bolt from the blue turned her world upside down, her creativity became a much-needed release. Here's how she grew her ideas, nurturing them carefully into a rewarding business.

“Every time I spoke to friends about my role, I had no enthusiasm; I felt that I was always complaining about it.”

From Tax to HR

Laura Haigh's work didn't inspire her to climb the professional ladder. But making a change meant toughing out a demanding retraining process, recruitment consultants who just didn't 'get it', and a pay cut. Here, she shares why it's been worth it.

“Things changed. And I didn't see a future for myself in the new work situation.”

From Customer Care to Photography

When Inbal Tur-Shalom visited friends in the Caribbean, she triggered a sequence of events that led to not just a new career, but an entirely different life. Now, after navigating a whirlwind of change, she's created a new work mix that feels just right for her. Here's how she did it.

“It was miserable. I knew there had to be a better way.”

From Software Trainer to Digital Nomad

Esther Inman was sure that if she put her mind to it, she could find more-flexible, location-independent work. So, she took a leap of faith to make it happen. Here's how she changed not just the content, but also the context of her career, to create the freedom she was looking for.

“My career was increasingly preventing me from being a present father and husband.”

From the Military to Wealth Management

Nick O'Sullivan was looking for greater freedom and work–life balance. He discovered it in a completely different field than he thought he would. But making the transition was no easy task. Here's how he overcame difficult logistics, a long notice period and a salary cut to create work that gives him everything he was hoping to find.

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Success Stories: From Job

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