10/10/2026
My career journey has never been like others’. Since graduating from uni, I’ve worked in part-time, full-time and contract roles. Raising a young family in the UK without a village around to help felt lonely and unfair. I saw so many other women from abroad being supported by their partners’ families, but that wasn't the case for me.
When I started working for the family business remotely from the UK, I thought I was doing the right thing by using all my knowledge to help the family. I gave that company a decade and a half and learned so much about businesses, and I believed I’d be there for a long time. However, when that dream ended, I realised I had to start working in the UK. I applied for many management jobs but was rejected. The answer was that I didn’t have enough experience in the UK, even though I’d been a marketing manager for almost a decade. So I did what I did best: rolled up my sleeves and got on with it. My first role in the UK, after working abroad for a decade and a bit, was as a marketing assistant. Then came the jobs in higher education, which I absolutely loved, especially the one in the careers team. However, they were all fixed-term contracts. At the time, I was building my own consultancy, which brought me some amazing clients. Still, as so many of you know, unless you make connections and build a strong network, it can be hard to have a steady monthly income. So I had a fixed-term contract, another small part-time job and my consultancy. At the time, I could manage it, but it was challenging. However, I’ve decided I want a permanent role in a company where I can grow, learn and give back all my energy, commitment and experience. This isn’t my only priority: a decent salary, a pension and company benefits are a must for me. At the same time, I’m open to helping entrepreneurs through my Power Hour sessions and other services, where I can help them with strategy and planning sessions related to business, marketing, operations or careers. I want to work with people I connect with and trust.
It’s Saturday night, and I know it’s not the best time for engagement, but who cares? I felt inspired to share with you all! Interested? Send me a DM
