Plot twist: a free career pivot guide
For anyone ready to write the next chapter of their working life. Ten exercises across four acts, then a six-week diary to keep the story moving.
Who it’s for
Anyone with an itch that won’t go away, who’s outgrown their job, been made redundant, or is quietly googling other careers at 11pm. It works whether you want a total rewrite or a better version of the job you have.
What’s inside
Four acts: read the room, rewrite the character, draft the plot, test the sequel.
- 01The itch audit. Keep, tweak or swap each part of work. You might be one tweak away from a better story.
- 02Highs, lows and plot points. Map the moments you felt most alive and most flat.
- 03Your values compass. Circle your top five and star the ones your job has no room for.
- 04Lost in translation? Not your skills. Translate what you do into words a stranger in a new field would understand.
- 05The reviews are in. Ask three people what you’re really good at.
- 06Choose your own adventure. Sketch three possible next chapters.
- 07Show me the money (roughly). Rough numbers for how much room you have to manoeuvre.
- 08Put your fears on trial. Each fear, the most likely version, and what you’d actually do.
- 09Try before you buy. Small, cheap experiments: coffee chats, short courses, weekend projects.
- 10Write the first chapter. A 30-day plan in four small weeks.
Plus a six-week diary: ten minutes, same time each week, to keep track of the story so you can see it moving.
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Career change is stressful, and it can stir up anxiety and low mood. This guide isn’t career, financial or psychological advice. If you’re struggling, see your GP. If you’re in crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, any time.
