When Your Degree Doesn't Match Your Life

About this episode

This episode discusses navigating career pivots when your degree doesn't align with your career path.

Your degree doesn't match your career. Now what?Maybe you studied law to please your parents, but always wanted to be a musician. Maybe you loved what you studied, but couldn't find a job in that field. Maybe you moved to another country where your qualifications aren't recognised.This episode is about navigating career pivots when your life doesn't match your education. We explore both scenarios, choosing a degree you never planned to use, and being forced to pivot despite loving your field.I'm talking about the question we all ask: Was my education wasted? How do you reframe what education means, identify transferable skills, and move forward without feeling like you threw away years and money?If your career doesn't look like your degree said it would, this episode is for you. Your education wasn't wasted. Your path isn't wrong. And you're not behind.

Topics covered

• career pivots
• education
• transferable skills

Keywords

• degree
• career
• education
• skills
• life choices

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