Our jobs and careers play a huge part in our lives, influencing not just our identity but also our overall well-being.

“If you work 40 hours a week, nearly 50 weeks a year, for 40 years – you will have worked over 75,000 hours. Many of you reading this will average more than 50 hours a week and work well beyond 50 years – which puts you at nearly 120,000 hours. 𝘼𝙡𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠.”* Read that again!

Over the years, I have witnessed countless individuals who feel trapped in jobs that bring them unhappiness and misery😔, all because the fear of stepping into the unknown holds them hostage💔

Pursuing a fulfilling and meaningful career that you deserve does not have to be daunting or overwhelming. Planning and support is key – a thoughtful strategy can ensure a smoother transition 🌱

By undertaking thorough research 🔎 and career conversations 🗣️ about industries, roles and opportunities that align with who you are, as well as surrounding yourself with a supportive network of mentors, family / friends or career professionals, can make all the difference during periods of career transition and change 🛤️

Every meaningful career switch involves a leap of faith 🙏🏻, but with careful planning and a strong support system, that leap becomes a little less daunting.

* Quote taken from Designing Your Work Life, Bill Burnett & Dave Evans