Your career growth doesn’t have to come at the expense of your personal life
You might actually find that having more balance between both actually makes you a better professional, more productive and more engaged in the work you’re doing.
I started to feel a huge shift in my career and lifestyle aspirations.
If you had asked me about my career goals at 23, I would’ve confidently said I wanted to climb the corporate ladder, believing that just three things would make me happy:
A senior title, a high salary and a big company name.
And on paper, it seemed like I was well on my way to making it happen.
I had a great education and my career journey was progressing in the “right” direction.
I worked for a top management consulting firm.
I lived a vibrant life in East London.
And I had a wonderful community of friends and neighbours to lean on.
It wasn’t until I entered my 30s that I started to reassess what truly mattered to me in my career.
I couldn’t shake the thought…
Am I really destined to work 12 hours a day, six days a week, commute endlessly, have just 24 days of holiday and only eat and sleep?
I didn’t think so.
So while all the professionals around me continued on the traditional career path, I decided to take a different route.
I transitioned into self-employment and working with top-tier companies, giving me both flexibility and financial stability.
I travelled and worked remotely from some epic locations including Costa Rica, Jordan, Serbia, Cape Verde and more.
And most importantly, I built a career that aligned with my vision of work-life integration.
While stepping away from the “traditional” path felt risky, it was equally liberating to take ownership of my career on my own terms.
Because self-employment and remote work haven’t just given me a job.
They’ve given me the ability to lead my own life.
There are companies, teams and opportunities that align with exactly what you’re looking for.
And with the right positioning, networking and strategy, you can elevate your remote career—whether in a full-time position or as a freelancer—and find the autonomy you crave.
The journey to career growth, whether it’s moving into a leadership role, shifting to remote work or growing your freelance business, won’t be a straight line. The ups, downs, doubts and breakthroughs are all part of the process.
If you’re feeling uncertain or stuck, know that it’s normal.
But also know this: It’s okay to take the next step, even if you’re unsure of all the answers.
Together, we can map out a clear, strategic plan that aligns with your goals and gets you where you want to be.
