From Analyst to Senior Brand Manager “I wanted to have the time and mental bandwidth to be really present in my life, and with my family.”
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 Corporate Marketer to Own Business “I had to fight with my 'rational' side that raised concerns about leaving a great job and salary behind for an uncertain future.”
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.”
From Teaching to Training Teachers “When we came to setting targets for where I wanted my career to go, I had nothing to say, except 'somewhere else'.”
