Carole-Ann Penney left her stressful nonprofit job for a low-paying part-time position at a massage therapy office, which proved to be a transformative career decision. This 'bridge job' not only helped her regain balance and reduce burnout but also set the groundwork for her future success as a leadership coach. Despite the pay cut, she found networking opportunities and personal fulfillment that her previous high-pressure role could not provide, ultimately allowing her entrepreneurial aspirations to flourish.
I took a part-time role at the front desk of a massage therapy office. Stepping off the career escalator was a huge risk, but it was the best career move I've ever made.
A bridge job can be a critical career tool and laid the foundation for my successful business.
The relentless pace of the work and the stress of being continually overextended, understaffed, and under-compensated led me to burn out.
The $12/hour part-time pay would also be a drastic change from the full-time salary I was used to, but I knew I could at least count on the steady paycheck.
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