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Career Pivot · 28d ago
Can we talk about career pivots? I'm interested to hear success stories of people changing jobs like I'm about to do.
I'm 38 and have spent more than 15 years working at the same place in a minimum wage job, even though I'm now manager. Next year I'm going to start a teaching degree as a mature age student. Would love to hear how a career change like this has gone for others
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Ebony · 19d ago
Head of Product
What an incredible step you're taking! You're bringing 15+ years of management experience and life wisdom that will make you an exceptional teacher.
The most successful career pivots often happen when people have that solid foundation of real-world experience behind them. You've been managing people, dealing with challenges, understanding how organizations work - that's gold in a teaching environment.
All the best.
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Matt · 22d ago
Director
I was about your age when my middle management role was made redundant. NGL was a really tough time... but it gave me the nudge I needed to try something I'd always wanted to do. Fast forward to now and I'm running a successful business.
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