Success Stories

Inspiring, real-life career change stories

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“It's taken a while to learn what my limits are.”

“I was feeling the full impact of doing work that wasn't consistent with my values. I couldn't go on like that.”

“I realised how much time I was spending away from my family, friends, and the home that I loved.”

“Over the years I fell more and more out of love with my work.”

“I would just sit in some meetings and think about how little everything mattered.”

“My confidence was at an all-time low. I couldn't bear the thought of being in a more senior role.”

“I couldn't see myself doing the same thing for another 30 years.”

“I knew I wanted to do something 'good', but I didn't know what that could look like.”

“I was more and more aware that life was passing me by.”

“I got to a point where my heart wasn't in it anymore. I'd lost all my energy and motivation.”

“I didn't like the way 'normal' businesses were run... which just made me miserable.”

“While there were many aspects of the job that I enjoyed, I needed more of a challenge.”

“I'd become disillusioned with the corporate work environment. I knew I needed to make the jump.”

“When you make such a big change, things are always going to go wrong. That's just part of it.”

“I've never felt happy with the jobs I've had, so I figured the issue was probably me.”

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