When Your Global Calling Doesn’t Translate Back Home

About this episode

The episode explores the challenges of re-entering the workforce after serving in a global context and finding meaningful work.

After living and serving on the field, do you ever wonder if you’re ruined for finding work that will feel as meaningful again? You’re not alone. In this episode, Amy and Bernie step into the disorienting space of re-entry and finding a job.  because what you did on the field doesn’t seem to translate to a job. We unpack the messy middle of transition, wondering what skills still matter and how God might be inviting you into a new season of meaningful work. Read this article by Bernie: When Your Global Calling Doesn’t Translate Back Home Amy’s Book: Looming Transitions (audio book and workbook on Global Trellis, available here on Amazon ) Connect with Bernie about the Career Sweet Spot Assessment   Global Trellis: The Podcast Join Insiders

People in this episode

Hosts: Amy Young, Bernie Anderson

Topics covered

• re-entry
• meaningful work
• transition
• global calling
• job skills
• spirituality

Keywords

• re-entry
• global calling
• meaningful work
• transition
• job skills
• spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Global Trellis

Books & works: Looming Transitions

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