Why career change is never quite as simple as it sounds

Ever try explaining your career transition to friends and see them glaze over? It’s like trying to describe a sitcom plot where the punchline keeps shifting! I had a client recently who took a leap after 15 years in the same field, and while exhilarating, it was filled with hilarious misfires. Anyone else feel like your career journey could be a stand-up routine?

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I totally get that glazed-over look! It’s like trying to explain why you keep binge-watching a series with a twist every episode. Have you considered using humor to share those ‘hilarious misfires’ with your friends?

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