Escape the nine to five: how to design your career

I'm going to address the elephant in the room here.

Not everyone listening to this podcast is suited to escaping the nine to five. Maybe you like listening to the stories, but actual changes too scary, or really you're comfortable in your nine to five job and don't want big change.

Chances are, you're not a hundred percent happy in your current role. While this podcast is your guide to escaping the nine to five, you need to decide if you're unhappy in your job or unhappy in your profession.

There's a significant difference.

Join host Steve Oehley as he talks to Robbie Allen about career changes within an organisation.

>> OUR GUEST THIS EPISODE:

Robbie is the founder of Insidery, whose slogan is the best insight into a job comes from those actually doing it. He helps young people starting off on the perfect career path by hearing from those on the inside. But before doing all this, he discovered how to change career without leaving a workplace, transitioning from a business management role in an advertising agency to a role as a strategist and the same agency.

Link: www.insidery.co

>> WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

1. Why you should break down the change into something you can dip your toes into.
2. How sharing your idea with family and friends will not only help give other perspectives, but also provide some much needed accountability to actually make change.
3. How to audition for roles within your current workplace to prove to yourself and to your colleagues that you can actually make change .

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>> TAKE HOME CHALLENGE: CONTACT AN INSIDER

There's something you've always wanted to do on the side. Quietly you think to yourself, if I could get PAID to do this, I would do it full time. I almost GUARANTEE you, there is someone out there doing what YOU enjoy most, and getting paid for it.

Get in touch with someone who's making a living out of YOUR dream job and ask them HOW they got there. Even if this person is FAMOUS, there are ways to get in touch and ACTUALLY get a response.

Podcast genre: career change, career transition, work life balance, great resignation.

Podcast also known as: escape the 9 to 5

Chances are you've had periods in your life where you've hated your job.

Maybe, you've used an overseas trip to escape. The problem with this is it's only temporary.

For those of you who have seen The Matrix, there's a moment in the movie when Neo has to choose between the blue pill and the red pill. Whether or not you choose to change incrementally or jump, there is always going to be a moment in this journey where you have to take a leap of sorts.

Join host Steve Oehley as he talks to Jenna Mueller about whether or not your should leave your job.

>> OUR GUEST THIS EPISODE:

Jenna Mueller was in a corporate marketing role in the states. Miserable in her job, Jenna tried the strategy of jumping. She found there was a safety net waiting for her when she jumped, travelling to Australia and finding her passion as a yoga and fitness instructor

IG: @jennamuellerfitness.com

>> WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

1. Why you should surround yourself with people that lift you up.
2. Why you've got to be clear about what you want and why you want it.
3. Why you should jump, IF you're completely miserable in your job. This advice isn't for everyone.

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>> TAKE HOME CHALLENGE: THE LITTLE VOICE.

Almost everybody has a little voice in their head telling them what they actually should be doing. If you've ever had that moment, take whatever that is and find a way to introduce it into your life, weekly if not daily.

Podcast genre: career change, career transition, work life balance, great resignation.

Podcast also known as: escape the 9 to 5

So you're looking to leave your nine to five job, right?

You want to do something meaningful, but you're probably afraid, what is the thing I fall into fails, or WORSE - I'm less happy there.

What happens?

Join host Steve Oehley as he talks to Bernie Evans about doing something different.

>> OUR GUEST THIS EPISODE:

Bernie Evans, executive coach.

>> WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

1. Why you need to do something different in order to think differently.
2. How to be open to any opportunity.
3. Why you should embrace change in an ever-evolving world.

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>> TAKE HOME CHALLENGE: PERSONAL VISION

Write down your:

1. Purpose. Why do you do what you do beyond making money? Money does not bring you happiness. It's gotta be something that means something to you.

2. Values. This is a set of beliefs that guides your behaviour.

3. Goals. What is your vision for the future? These have to be goals that will stretch you. It's got to be stuff that's going to improve and challenge you as a person.

4. End Vision. What is it that you could become, that you have not yet thought of? Look for something you're really passionate about and convert it into something that you can consider a job. Be creative here.

Podcast genre: career change, career transition, work life balance, great resignation.

Podcast also known as: escape the 9 to 5

Do you sometimes look at people's lives and think they just got lucky?

"I could have lived their life, if I'd had the same luck!"

We all look at moments in our lives and wonder if we'd made a slightly different decision, or luck had gone our way, we might have ended up in a better position.

Join host Steve Oehley as he talks to Kelly Wilson about how to get lucky.

>> OUR GUEST THIS EPISODE:

Kelly Wilson - adventurer, wild horse tamer, photographer and author

She studied design, worked in an advertising agency, and then realised the nine to five life was not for her. She has create her own job description and an awesome life to match it!

IG: @kellywilsonnz

>> WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

1. How to turn an interest into a passion.
2. How to having the skills, equipment and experience will help you make the most of your lucky moments when they do come.
3. Why having the guts to pursue an opportunity essentially creates your own luck.

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>> TAKE HOME CHALLENGE: CAREER BRAINSTORM

Get a big piece of paper and brainstorm some ideas around making a career out of things you're interested in. When you find something that sparks your interest, find a way to make this part of your week. This might involve signing up to some form of training, but whatever it is, if you don’t add it into your life in some way, it will never happen.

Podcast genre: career change, career transition, work life balance, great resignation.

Podcast also known as: escape the 9 to 5

You're here because you know capitalism is a trap.

You've seen your parents work their asses off. Probably didn't see one or both of your parents as much as you should have, all in the name of: Making. More. Money.

And truth is, you've got sucked into it too. How do we escape the trap of capitalism? How do you live an enjoyable, meaningful life while still paying the bills needed to survive in this capitalistic world?

Join host Steve Oehley as he talks to Moon Hurst about how capitalism is a trap.

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>> OUR GUEST THIS EPISODE:

Moon Hurst - agricultural banker turned videographer.

He's someone who's living proof you don't need to follow the rules to live a good life. The best part is he was once just like you and me qualifying as a banker in New Zealand, he landed a corporate job in London, living the high life on a massive salary only to find himself stressed and unhappy at work.

He left that world behind and found his way into videography, something he loved doing, spending half his time surfing and Indonesia and the other half living on the road in an RV in New Zealand.

Moon believes he's happier than all of his mates, who've got stuck in the trip of a stressful job to pay for an expensive house.

Link: www.smartvideos.co.nz

>> WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

1. How to escape the trap of capitalism by doing what you want.
2. Why you should listen to your friends, if they tell you you're good at something.
3. Why you've got to be the top 10% of whatever it is that you choose to do.

>> TAKE HOME CHALLENGE: HONEST BUDGET

If you're serious about escaping the nine to five, you've probably got to change your spending habits. Go through your account for the last few months and figure out what you're spending your money on. Create a budget based on things you NEED and then another budget including the things you WANT. This is going to take a bit of self reflection here. Do you NEED to be living in the most expensive part of town? Do you NEED to have a six dollar coffee every single day? Do you NEED to go out for dinner twice a week? The more honest you can be with yourself, the easier you can cut back your spending and the easier it'll be to transition to another livelihood.

Podcast genre: career change, career transition, work life balance, great resignation.

Podcast also known as: escape the 9 to 5

Do you sometimes wonder whether college is worth for the time and effort?

You've probably spent a number of years getting a qualification. Only for most of the information to no longer be relevant to your job. Plus, you've probably got a significant amount of student debt to go along with it.

You might be thinking: "Was it really worth the time and expense?" And, "If I'm going to change careers, do I really need a formal qualification to retrain?"

Join host Steve Oehley as he talks to Charlie Parker about whether or not we need a degree in the 21st century.

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>> OUR GUEST THIS EPISODE:

Charlie Parker, freelance director.

He learnt more in a week of placement than he did in three years of university. He believes formal education is outdated and in the YouTube generation you don't need a degree to learn a new skill.

Link: www.brokenblonde.com

>> WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

1. Why you've got to go downhill, before you go uphill.
2. How putting in the hard work pays off.
3. Why to expect rejection (it's not the end of the journey, it's part of it).

>> TAKE HOME CHALLENGE: EMOTIONS JOURNAL

Keep a small journal and at the end of every day, write down three emotions that came up during the day and the circumstances they came up in. Also, write down one thing you are grateful for. Identifying specific emotions helps identify exactly what it is you enjoy about your job and your day, and what specific moments are making you unhappy. Writing down something you're grateful for has been shown to improve wellbeing and help shift your mentality to a positive mindset.

Podcast genre: career change, career transition, work life balance, great resignation.

Podcast also known as: escape the 9 to 5

Have you ever felt trapped in a job and are only doing it because you feel you "should"?

Have you ever been told you "should" get a qualification and "should" get a solid job and "should" buy a house and "should" get married?

Yet people are drowning in college debt, one in three people consider their jobs as meaningless, people come trapped in their jobs to pay mortgages, and last I heard 50% of marriages end in divorce.

Are you sick of being told, this is how you "should" do things? You've gotten into this position because you've always taken the advice of other people. Your parents probably told you to get some training behind you, get a solid job, maybe even a mortgage, and then you'll be happy.

Join host Steve Oehley as he talks to Clare Mann about the myths we tell ourselves, that hold us back.

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>> OUR GUEST THIS EPISODE:

Clare Mann is a banker turned organisational psychologist. She unpacks the myths we tell ourselves we "should" do, teaching you how to get rid of the myths we tell ourselves and do things we actually want to.

Links: https://linktr.ee/clare_mann

>> WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

1. How to spend more time doing things you actually want to.
2. How to get rid of the excuses we tell ourselves when we dare to change.
3. How to listen to your own voice.

>> TAKE HOME CHALLENGE: TIME SPEND.

Grab a big sheet of paper and write down exactly how you're spending your 168 hours per week. Cross out all the things you do only because you think you "should" or someone else has told you you "should". Replace these with things you want to do, including allowing time DAILY for at least 30 minutes of exercise and at least 15 minutes of meditation. I guarantee this will not only make you feel happier, but help with decision making down the road when you've got a healthier and clearer mind.

Podcast genre: career change, career transition, work life balance, great resignation.

Podcast also known as: escape the 9 to 5

So you're looking and to leave your nine to five job, right? You want to do something else.

But, you're probably wondering: "Where do I even start?"

You're here because you're not satisfied in your current nine to five job. How can you escape the nine to five and find work you enjoy doing without losing your financial freedom?

>> OUR GUEST THIS EPISODE:

in today's pilot episode, you'll hear from Chris Stemp about how to quit a well paying job. He was a financial analyst at a fortune 500 company before having a panic attack at work quitting and becoming an entrepreneur and podcaster.

If you think you're earning too good money to quit, Chris is your inspiration to do it anyway. Earning the kind of money most people in their early twenties could only dream of. He took the leap when a panic attack helped him realize he was miserable in his job.

His podcast: www.smartpeoplepodcast.com

>> WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

1. Why you should be kind to yourself when you realize you've made the wrong career choice
2. Why you should do it incrementally
3. What Chris means by "creating space."

Every episode, Steve will give you a challenge to help you on your own journey out of the nine to five. This isn't just another motivational podcast. We're going to help you escape the nine to five in an achievable way.

>> TAKE HOME CHALLENGE: CREATE SPACE.

Three options

1. Take a break. But this time don't go on holiday. Take AT LEAST a week off, if not a month to reset. Sleep lots, eat well, do stuff you enjoy (avoid alcohol), exercise daily. Meditate daily. Allow at least an hour a day to go on a long walk by yourself and allow thoughts to come up.

2. If you literally cannot feed yourself if you take time off work, reduce your hours. You are not going to be able to make change without reducing energy spent doing what you're currently doing and focussing your energy on making change.

3. If you are extremely stressed in your job and/or miserable, consider quitting. This is the worst case scenario. Research shows our focus narrows when we're stressed. You are not going to make the best decisions with your future if you stay in a job like this.

Whatever option you choose, the key here is creating space. Don't overthink it. At this stage it is about allowing time to reset. We'll get to the details later.

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Podcast genre: career change, career transition, work life balance, great resignation.

Podcast also known as: escape the 9 to 5

So you want to do something else, but you're probably afraid what if it doesn't work out?

What if I quit my job and the thing I fall into fails?

Or worse.

I'm even more unhappy there. What happens?

Host Steve Oehley is on his own journey to escape the nine to five. And he's here because he knows that there are other people just like him who are also stuck in the trap of a nine to five job they don't enjoy.

>> WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

In this show, You'll hear from trained professionals, people who've walked the path you are about to take.

You're feeling stuck in your nine to five job. And you want to hear from people just like you who've made the leap. What advice did they have to give?

You might be thinking these stories are great, but how is this going to help me make a career change?

Alongside our guests, we'll be providing an episode by episode guide to helping you escape the nine to five. This is a comprehensive framework based on years of work by people smarter than us.

Every episode, Steve will give you a challenge to help you on your own journey out of the nine to five. This isn't just another motivational podcast. We're going to help you escape the nine to five in an achievable way.

>> TAKE HOME CHALLENGE: MEDITATION

"What study after study shows is that meditation and mindfulness training profoundly affect every aspect of our lives, our bodies, our minds, our physical health. When you consider all of the benefits of meditation, it's not an exaggeration to call meditation a miracle drug." - Arianna Huffington

The reason we're making your first challenge to be meditation because you're going to be making some big decisions about your career in the coming weeks and months, and you need to have it as clear and healthy in mind when making these choices.

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Categories: career advice, self improvement, quarter-life crisis.

Podcast also known as: escape the 9 to 5

So you looking to leave your nine to five job right? You want to do something else, but you're probably afraid what if it doesn't work out? What if I quit my job, and the thing I fall into fails.

Or worse.

I'm even more unhappy there. What happens?

My name is Steve Oehley. I'm somebody on my own journey to escape the nine to five. And I'm here because I know that there are other people just like me who are also stuck in the trap of a nine to five job they don't enjoy.

In this show, you'll hear from both trained professionals and people who've escaped the nine to five.

We get career advice from a banker turned videographer, a woman who turned down a corporate job for a life working with horses, a guy who quit finance to start a podcast, and many more...

I want it to create a podcast that not only inspires you to make a change out of the nine to five job, but also provides a realistic framework to actually achieve change.

We all love hearing about the girl who spends two hours a week blogging and the rest of your time traveling or the guy who started Instagram out of his garage. Those stories are great, but they're not realistic for the vast majority of us. You'll hear stories to motivate you on your own career change, knowing that these people have once been in a similar situation to you. And you'll always get three tips from our guests to help you escape the nine to five.

You might be thinking these stories are great, but how is this going to help me make a career change?

Alongside our guests, I'll be providing an episode by episode guide to helping you escape the nine to five. This is a comprehensive framework based on years of work by people smarter than me. At the end of each episode, you'll be given a challenge to help you on an achievable journey out of a nine to five.

The show is designed to give you inspiration to escape the nine to five, but it is just a starting point.

It's scary. You've done training and reached a stage in your career where you're getting paid comfortably. You're probably at least in your late twenties, maybe with financial commitments, like a mortgage and or kids, it will be hard. So having a group of people to support you or make the journey easier,

I encourage you to join our Facebook group escapes the nine to five podcast. There you'll join a community of people making their own transition out of the nine to five job

FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapetheninetofivepod

Categories: career advice, self improvement, quarter-life crisis.

Podcast also known as: escape the 9 to 5