• Question: Have you had any major job changes in your career if so what did you do previously and are you glad that you changed?

    Asked by M-dawg to Dominic, Maedeh, Matthew, Matt, Monica on 4 Mar 2016.
    • Photo: Maedeh Borhani

      Maedeh Borhani answered on 4 Mar 2016:

      I didn’t have a massive job change. However, when I finished my PhD I started a position at the Royal veterinary College. I worked with different types of animals and species, specially fire salamanders. I was looking at the evolution of four-limbed animals. I collected data from many fire salamanders which I found it very challenging. After 2.5 years, I decided it is time to move on and work with humans again. I am so happy at my current position.

    • Photo: Matthew Round

      Matthew Round answered on 4 Mar 2016:

      Post university I actually started working in Finance for a very large bank. It was a great job and whilst I was a young scamp I enjoyed it. Pretty soon I was drawn to more what I do now due to me being really good at it and feeling that longer term it would present more opportunity for me. I also found banking very cynical and feel more comfortable helping people rather than raising money for shareholders.

      Who knows maybe had I stayed where I was I could be a hedge fund manager answering questions on “I’m a banker get me out of here” whilst in the lounge on my large yacht.

    • Photo: Monica Rozeik

      Monica Rozeik answered on 4 Mar 2016:

      I made a big move from working as an technician in a large company near London and moved to Glasgow, Scotland to do my Engineering Doctorate. That was nearly 8 years ago but I’m happy I made the move. After passing my doctorate 3 years ago, I started working at the same place and I’m always learning something new!

    • Photo: Matthew Oldfield

      Matthew Oldfield answered on 5 Mar 2016:

      I have spent some time working in the Civil Service and for a commercial engineering company. Both were good places to work and I enjoyed the people I worked with. However, I enjoy answering questions. Research gives at least one new question to answer each day but the previous jobs I had felt like I was doing the same thing over and over again. I’m pleased that I made the change to becoming a research engineer, but it is not everyone’s cup of tea!

    • Photo: Dominic Eggbeer

      Dominic Eggbeer answered on 8 Mar 2016:

      I first stared as a product designer working with a small/medium size company implementing a product development process. Whilst this taught me a lot, I never felt satisfied that what I was doing really helped. It wasn’t very rewarding. I took a pay cut to get this job (this was back in 2003) and instantly felt rewarded. It’s a fascinating area that’s given me huge satisfaction and the opportunity to develop. I get to see tangible results and work with great people. I’m very glad I changed!

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