At the beginning of my career, I used to work in research labs. Over the years I worked on lupus, HIV and corneal transplantation in some very prestigious institutions in Paris and London.⁠
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This sounds cool (at least that’s what people outside that field say when they find out!) and I should have been grateful for my situation, but I can’t really say that I was enjoying it… ⁠
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My teams were lovely and supportive, and I loved the science – I think I will always be a scientist at heart – but the work was pretty intense, repetitive and lonely. In the HIV lab, the high security measures meant that I would spend most of my days alone in a dedicated room, not talking to anyone…⁠
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But I am a PEOPLE person… I love nothing more than having conversations and chats, sharing ideas, and collaborating with people…⁠
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After months of soul searching, I decided to have what was going to be my first career change: I looked at what I liked in my old career, my strengths, my skills and expertise, and embarked on a new career as a life sciences communications consultant.⁠
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If like me back then, you are ready for a career change (I actually changed career twice but that’s for another blog) – including going solopreneur, freelancer or side hustler – or would like to explore what it could look like, reach out to find how I can help you working things out and taking your career back in control.⁠