PART 7
You are going to read an article about four people who drastically changed their careers. For questions 1-10, choose from the people (A-D). The people may be chosen more than once.
You are going to read an article about four people who drastically changed their careers. For questions 1-10, choose from the people (A-D). The people may be chosen more than once.
A LEAP OF FAITH
A) From Corporate Lawyer to Baker (John)Working in corporate law was incredibly lucrative, but the eighty-hour workweeks eventually led to severe burnout and anxiety. One day, I just handed in my resignation. Now I own a small artisan bakery. The hardest part of the transition was definitely the new alarm clock; waking up at 4:00 AM every single day was a massive shock to my system. I earn a fraction of my previous salary now, but the smell of fresh bread and the lack of stress make it entirely worthwhile.
B) From Accountant to Primary School Teacher (Alice)
I spent ten years staring at spreadsheets before I realized I wanted to make a tangible difference in the world. Retraining as a teacher was intense and actually required me to move to a completely different city to attend the best pedagogical institute. What I love most about my new classroom environment is that no two days are ever the same. You simply cannot predict what a group of seven-year-olds will say or do, which keeps me constantly on my toes.
C) From IT Specialist to Carpenter (Robert)
After fifteen years of fixing software bugs and staring at glowing monitors, my eyes were ruined and my spirit was crushed. I desperately wanted to work with my hands and create physical objects. I managed to secure an apprenticeship with a master carpenter who taught me the traditional techniques of working with wood. At the end of a long day in the workshop, my muscles ache intensely, but it is a deeply satisfying kind of physical exhaustion.
D) From Marketing Executive to Nurse (Chloe)
My career change was triggered when my grandmother fell ill. Watching the incredible compassion of the hospital staff inspired me to join the medical profession. Nursing is notoriously difficult. The emotional toll is extremely heavy, and I won’t deny that I occasionally cry in my car after a particularly tragic shift. Nevertheless, helping people through their darkest moments provides me with a profound sense of purpose that marketing campaigns never could.
accepted a significant reduction in their financial income?
2. relocated to a new area to complete their qualifications?
3. was motivated by a personal family experience?
4. struggled initially with their new daily schedule?
5. appreciates the lack of routine in their new environment?
6. enjoys the bodily fatigue that comes with the job?
7. admits that the job can be overwhelming on an emotional level?
8. learned their new trade by working alongside an experienced professional?
9. suffered from a health issue caused by their previous job?
10. changed careers because they were frustrated with digital devices?