Why did you pick up this book?
Seriously, why?
I am willing to bet that YOU long to say it: 'GOODBYE, DAY JOB! I'm out of here.'
There is no shortage of sensible advice out there. 'Oh, but the grass is always greener…,' people warn. 'Stick with what you know. Be sensible. Don't rock the boat. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. And meanwhile, back in the real world…'
You've heard it all before, haven't you?
And yet.
Read the stories of those who have done the unthinkable - walk away from a conventional career to pursue their labour of love.
From Desktop Publisher to Actor and Festival Organiser, Finance pa to Puippeteer, Biologist to Animal Trainer for Film and tv, Journalist to Campsite Owner, and many more.
But expect no glib platitudes here - this is a book of honest, warts-and-all reality. Best of all, Goodbye Day Job catches up with each contributor five years later. What happened in the aftermath of their drastic change of direction?
Let's find out. The results may surprise you.
Fairytale ending? Not always.
Inspiring tales of everyday heroes, full of wit and wisdom?
Yes, every one of them.
| ISBN: | 9781804252796 |
| Publication date: | 31st March 2026 |
| Author: | Barbara Henderson |
| Publisher: | Luath Press an imprint of Luath Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 156 pages |
| Genres: |
Job hunting / changing careers Careers guidance Industry and industrial studies Health & Fitness |
Why did you pick up this book?
Seriously, why?
I am willing to bet that YOU long to say it: 'GOODBYE, DAY JOB! I'm out of here.'
There is no shortage of sensible advice out there. 'Oh, but the grass is always greener…,' people warn. 'Stick with what you know. Be sensible. Don't rock the boat. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. And meanwhile, back in the real world…'
You've heard it all before, haven't you?
And yet.
Read the stories of those who have done the unthinkable - walk away from a conventional career to pursue their labour of love.
From Desktop Publisher to Actor and Festival Organiser, Finance pa to Puippeteer, Biologist to Animal Trainer for Film and tv, Journalist to Campsite Owner, and many more.
But expect no glib platitudes here - this is a book of honest, warts-and-all reality. Best of all, Goodbye Day Job catches up with each contributor five years later. What happened in the aftermath of their drastic change of direction?
Let's find out. The results may surprise you.
Fairytale ending? Not always.
Inspiring tales of everyday heroes, full of wit and wisdom?
Yes, every one of them.
Goodbye Day Job features in the following genres: Job hunting / changing careers, Careers guidance, Industry and industrial studies, Health & Fitness
Goodbye Day Job is available in Paperback
Goodbye Day Job was written by Barbara Henderson and published by Luath Press an imprint of Luath Press Ltd
Goodbye Day Job has 156 pages
£8.99