From Major Bank to UX Studio “When somebody I'd just met asked me about what I did for work, I'd wish I didn't have to tell them.”
From Business Development to Art “I became disillusioned with my job and all the office politics that came with it.”
From Teacher to Copywriter “I felt a lot of stress at work, having to deal with so much outside of my control.”
From Photographer To Web Developer “The most difficult thing was becoming confident in my newly acquired skills.”
From Marketing to Massage “The office environment I was in felt highly stressful and I had a lot of health issues.”
From Business Development to Business Development “Deep down I thought I had to make a change, but I was stuck in a 'velvet rut'.”
From Scientific Analyst to Blogger “I don’t miss the 9-5 grind and the commute everyday, stuck in bumper to bumper traffic all the time.”
From Research to Portfolio Career (Plus Post-shift Update) “I would sit with one eye on the clock, counting down the hours and minutes until I could walk out the door.”
From Sommelier to Tech “There was nothing more to try in this profession; I wanted something drastically new.”
From the EU to Digital Marketing (Plus Post-Shift Update) “I was feeling out of place, and lacking freedom.”
From Food Development to Designer-Maker “I’d been coming home from work very, very grumpy, which didn't help my relationship with my wife or kids.”