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EPISODE · Mar 10, 2025 · 38 MIN

I Thought I Needed to Escape My Career (The Real Problem Surprised Me) - Carolyn's Career Change Story

from Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search · host Scott Anthony Barlow

Feeling trapped in a career that's making you miserable? Carolyn was ready to abandon 25 years of engineering expertise after a devastating management experience left her questioning everything. Discover the surprising revelation during her career exploration that changed her entire perspective on what was truly making her unhappy—and how this breakthrough led her to a role where she finally feels energized both at work and in her personal life. What you'll learn Why blaming your entire career path when you're unhappy might be a dangerous mistake The surprising factor Carolyn discovered that mattered more than job duties for her career fulfillment How reaching out to former colleagues helped rebuild her confidence after a devastating career setback Why trusting your gut during interviews can save you from jumping from one bad situation to another Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

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