Not every career is meant to be forever. Sometimes the greatest lesson a job can teach you is that you're meant to be somewhere else.

Starting a career in freight with no industry experience, Sharkie Raslan expected to learn a profession. Instead, she found herself navigating overwhelming complexity, constant pressure and an industry where newcomers are often expected to figure things out as they go. She speaks candidly about the confidence that comes from being trusted with responsibility, but also the emotional toll of feeling unsupported, questioning whether she was the right fit and carrying the weight of work long after the day had ended.

This conversation explores the realities that many people entering freight experience but rarely discuss. The steep learning curve. The challenge of moving between companies that all operate differently. The pressure to perform before you're fully equipped. It also raises important questions for leaders: Are we doing enough to train, support and retain the next generation? And are we asking the right people to thrive in environments that may not suit how they're wired?

But this isn't simply a conversation about leaving an industry. It's about discovering what gives your work meaning. Sharkie shares how her experience in freight ultimately gave her something unexpected: the confidence to pursue a career aligned with her values and her passion for helping others. It's an honest reminder that success isn't always staying the course. Sometimes it's having the courage to recognise when your strengths belong somewhere else.