What to do when you no longer love your job

What to do when you no longer love your job

How can you tell when the job that once motivated and excited you, now no longer fits? It can take some time to admit to yourself that this is the case. You often invest so much of yourself in your job role that it’s hard to let go. Your identity can feel bound...
3 books to make you think

3 books to make you think

On Radio 4’s popular Desert Island Discs, guests are only afforded the luxury of taking one book (apart from a bible and the full works of Shakespeare) to a desert island. I’ve always wanted to add many more to my list, so today I share three books...
Too old to work, too young to retire

Too old to work, too young to retire

When do you plan to retire? This may be a pertinent question for some of you- and perhaps too far away for others to contemplate. Nonetheless, it’s an important question for all, regardless of your age. Here I explore a recent example of age discrimination and...
How to make a difference in your career

How to make a difference in your career

In the context of career choice, what does the term ‘making a difference’ mean to you? I find it a bit of a nebulous concept. After all, there are many ways to find meaning and make contributions in the work you do, regardless of the work you do. Attitude...