The Seasons In Our Careers

Careers aren’t linear. They come in seasons. In this episode, we explore how your path evolves—from “get a job or go to college” to discovering what actually lights you up. We cover learning by doing vs university, why aptitude isn’t the same as enjoyment, career pivots that look “mad” from the outside but make total sense inside, and how to design work that fits who you truly are.In this episode:·       Leaving school without a map – job vs university·       Aptitude vs appetite: being good at accounts yet hating accounts·       Aviation and retail stories – growth, systems, and what makes work feel alive·       “Stupid money” vs meaningful work – choosing fulfilment over status·       Real career pivots: QFA switch and midwifery retrain·       Designing your own map – building a business or career on your terms·       Why suffering for someone else’s plan is different to stretching for your ownTry this: List the last 3 roles or projects you did. For each, ask: What did I love? What drained me? What would I change next season? Then design the next move accordingly.Chapters 0:00 Intro & callback to S2E1 1:28 The idea of career seasons 4:12 First jobs, university pressure, and early choices 8:45 When aptitude ≠ enjoyment 13:30 Aviation and retail – the energy of building 19:40 Learning by doing vs the college route 26:18 Pivots that make sense (QFA, midwifery) 32:55 Designing your own map 38:40 Hardship for your dream vs grind for a title 44:20 Takeaways & next stepsIf this resonated:·       Subscribe for more honest conversations about business, mindset, and meaning.·       Comment: What season are you in right now—and what’s the next one?·       Share this with someone stuck between “safe” and “satisfying.”New episodes drop weekly – so make sure to follow or subscribe to stay up to date. Got thoughts, questions, or a topic you'd love us to explore? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to us at: [email protected] Paul Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldavisdublin/ Andrew Rhatigan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrhatigan/

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