Do you get this feeling that nobody wants to work anymore? I think this mentality has been around for a while but thanks to our good friend social media, this has been brought to the fore big time. I remember ...
Success
For as long as I can remember, my image of success has largely revolved around career success. Starting with perhaps Gen X, then Gen Y/Millennials and now Gen Z, society has been sold the idea that if you’re not successful, you are in some way a failure. But why does it have to be all or nothing? In this blog post, I’ll share with you some of the often overlooked perspectives in order to offer an alternative way of viewing success.
Digital nomads. Is it the dream life?
I wanted to look into life as a digital nomad. I’ve checked out several YouTube videos, articles and blogs to get a sense of the good and the bad. In this blog post, I’ll share with you some of the important learnings gained from this research. By the end, we’ll try to answer whether it’s the dream life (and worth pursuing).
Podcast, Episode 2: A conversation with Jill on career change
Changing careers is hard and can feel impossible. In this podcast my guest is Jill, who spent 25 years working in nursing, followed by 10 years in customer service (in the life science industry) and has recently achieved her life-long ambition of becoming a librarian. Join us to hear the reasons behind her career changes, how she came to choosing a course (for her most recent transition) and her advice to those wanting to make a change.
My overseas training experience
“You’ve got the job, now pack your bags for overseas.” That is essentially what happened to me around six years ago. Where did I go? Was it a smooth journey? Read on to find out more.
Podcast, Episode 1: A conversation with Lisa on blogging and career breaks
In this podcast, we’re covering two pretty big topics in under 5 minutes – blogging and career breaks. My guest is Lisa who runs the blog 'A Lawyer and Her Money'. We’ll talk about her openness with her audience, navigating the online environment and get her take on career breaks. Join us, as Lisa shares her insights.
The online career break movement
You may have heard of the terms ‘The Great Resignation’ or ‘The Great Realisation’. Some people have even taken this a step further, deciding on a career break. The career break movement is gathering pace online. Keep reading to find out more.