From Finance to Public Sector “Unless I acted, I'd be doing the same work in a year or two years’ time. I knew with certainty that I didn’t want to be doing that.”
From Corporate Finance to Food (Plus Post-shift Update) “I didn't feel like my work contributed to society in any way.”
From Corporate Finance to Menswear Brand (Plus Post-shift Update) “I always felt that the people on the other side of the table (my clients) were having more fun.”
From Secondary School to Awarding Body (Plus Post-shift Update) “I had nagging doubts that I wasn't making a difference anymore.”
From Law to Slippers “I felt very strongly that if I didn’t give it a go, I'd forever wonder 'what if...?'”
From Coaching to Consultancy (Plus Post-shift Update) “I needed a more resilient career after facing a challenging time.”
From Law to Teaching (Plus Post-shift Update) “I liked my work, but I felt there was something more out there for me.”
From Molecular Biology to Photography “I knew that I didn’t want to be tied down to one particular location, or to a corporate life that offered no freedom.”
From Scientist to Digital Marketing Consultant (Plus Post-Shift Update) “It felt like I was going through the motions, rather than actively enjoying my career.”