A risky career change that paid off
Have you ever wondered if you’re in the wrong career?
So did Anne (more on her later).
Perhaps there was a time when you loved your job, but now you’re starting to question whether it’s still aligned with who you are and what you want.
Although you might daydream about a change, chances are that those visions of bliss are often interrupted by more cautious thoughts like:
- I should be grateful for what I have.
- It would be too difficult to change at this point in my life.
- So many people depend on me. What would they think or say if I walked away from them?
- I worked so hard to get where I am. I’d be crazy to throw it all away.
- What if I fail? What if it doesn’t work out?
- It’s selfish to take the risk. My family depends on my income and the lifestyle we’ve become accustomed to.
It’s a big decision. And the longer you’ve been in a given career or job, the more difficult it is to walk away.
But if you do, and everything in your life shifts for the better, you wish you would have taken action sooner!
That’s what happened for Anne Hydorn, my guest on today’s Hustle & Flow podcast.
Anne had a lucrative career in employee benefits and had worked her way up to partner in a well-respected mid-size San Francisco law firm. It made no sense to leave, but she kept feeling pulled in a different direction.
After years of dreaming, Anne finally took the leap and started her own business focused on serving seniors and their families.
Her one regret?
Not following her heart sooner.
If you love a feel-good story, could use some inspiration, or want to know how other successful professionals navigate big career changes, you’re going to love this interview.