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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Wrestling, Construction, and Fishing: Strange and Unexpected Jobs for Retired Football Stars

The article discusses the unusual post-career professions of retired football players, highlighting their shift from traditional roles to surprising new ventures.

Feb 27 • 19:48 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Professional Reinvention in Middle Age: An Opportunity for the Economy

Increasing numbers of professionals in their 40s and 50s are seeking to restructure their careers for greater purpose and flexibility, signaling an opportunity for Mexico amidst challenges like nearshoring and talent shortages.

Feb 27 • 13:37 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Changes in Faustos Marijos Leščiauskaitė's Career

Faustos Marijos Leščiauskaitė discusses balancing her new radio hosting career with motherhood in an interview.

Feb 27 • 08:07 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

She quit her stable job and pursued a life that makes people happier

Anna Sofie Jacobsen made a life-changing decision to quit her stable job in search of personal fulfillment and happiness.

Feb 25 • 18:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Bake Off's Nadiya Hussain admits 'it's broken' after making difficult career choice

Nadiya Hussain, the winner of The Great British Bake Off, shared her struggles with the television industry and her decision to step away from her teaching assistant job to address her dissatisfaction with the industry.

Feb 25 • 12:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Alma Hätönen Left Everything and Moved to Rome for Her Partner - 'Sometimes I Wonder if I Made a Terrible Mistake Resigning'

Alma Hätönen reflects on her decision to leave her career in Finland to support her partner's film aspirations in Rome, expressing some regrets about her choice.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Want to resign from your job? Before submitting your resignation, answer these questions

The article advises individuals considering a career change to reflect on key questions to make an informed decision before resigning.

Feb 24 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

‘I made nine major PDC darts finals – now I have a new career as an antiques dealer’

Former darts champion Terry Jenkins has transitioned from professional darts to a career as an antiques dealer after retiring in 2018.

Feb 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

At 34, he left university and now earns $43,000 as an electrician in the USA: the story of Zen Stewart

Zen Stewart, at 34, transitioned from studying interior design to a successful career as an electrician in the US, earning approximately $43,000 annually.

Feb 21 • 13:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Snooker host Katie Shanahan needed plastic surgery for horror injury before career change

Katie Shanahan, known for her role in UK sports broadcasts, underwent plastic surgery following a severe injury which marked a significant change in her career from sports participation to broadcasting.

Feb 21 • 12:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Micro-Retirement: Why Many Professionals Are Pausing Their Careers and How They Survive

The article discusses the rising trend of micro-retirement and mini-sabbaticals among professionals seeking a break from their careers for personal growth and rejuvenation.

Feb 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC star quits showbiz after 10 years to train as a teacher

Nadiya Hussain, the former winner of The Great British Bake Off, has decided to leave her television career and train as a teacher following the cancellation of her show after a decade.

Feb 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Oskari Katajisto, 60, Who Disappeared from Public Life, Changed His Life Significantly: 'I Feel Like a Young Colt'

Oskari Katajisto, a former public figure in Finland, reflects on his life changes as he turns 60, emphasizing his newfound happiness and stability.

Feb 21 • 05:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Lewis Hamilton told he'd benefit from shock career change despite £41m Ferrari deal

Lewis Hamilton has been suggested by Jamaican bobsleigh pilot Tyquendo Tracey to consider a switch to bobsleigh, believing he would excel in the Winter Olympic sport.

Feb 19 • 17:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

New 'Lidl' Employer Branding Campaign Invites You to Join the Team: 'It's Time for Career Changes!'

Lidl Lithuania has launched a new employer branding campaign encouraging individuals to consider career changes, emphasizing the benefits offered by the company.

Feb 19 • 11:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Sini Sabotage, who disappeared from public life, has changed her life – new career and return to television

Sini Sabotage, originally Sini-Maria Makkonen, is making a return to television after stepping back from the public eye for her mental well-being.

Feb 17 • 18:56 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Survey: 72% of workers in Latvia are open to changing jobs

A recent survey reveals that a significant 72% of workers in Latvia are open to job changes, with 31% actively seeking new employment.

Feb 17 • 08:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Jenni, 27, decided to give up a career that many young people dream of above all

Jenni Tuominen, a 27-year-old entrepreneur, decided to abandon her successful career in social media content creation, finding the entrepreneurial life more isolating than she anticipated.

Feb 16 • 18:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

He Left His Position as a Manager in a Multinational Company to Dedicate Himself to Art: Today He Sells His Works Abroad and Managed to Exhibit at the Louvre

Mauro Ketlun left his corporate job to pursue a career in art, achieving international sales and an exhibition at the Louvre.

Feb 12 • 17:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

SK: Sarah Dzafcea courted into politics – this is how she reacted

Miss Finland Sarah Dzafcea reveals she has been approached to enter politics but is currently focused on her own reality and a new career opportunity in Ice Cage Fighting.

Feb 12 • 15:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From Civil Engineering to Model, Walked the Ramp for a Famous Company, Viral

A young man named Shubham Vaidyakar from Mumbai has gone viral on social media for his transformation from a civil engineer to a runway model at Milan Fashion Week.

Feb 12 • 08:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Coronation Street original Ryan Connor star's very different career after quitting ITV soap

Ben Thompson, originally known for his role as Ryan Connor in Coronation Street, has since transitioned to a different career after leaving the soap opera.

Feb 11 • 10:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Jasmi Joensuu: A Big Change in Life

Jasmi Joensuu has decided that the upcoming Milano-Cortina Olympics will be the last of her career as she plans significant life changes afterwards.

Feb 9 • 15:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

One field always believes in a better tomorrow – we followed the workday of a new real estate agent

A recent article follows a new real estate agent in Finland as she navigates the challenges of a tough housing market after switching careers from social work.

Feb 8 • 12:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

X Factor's Chico now 21 years after making ITV show history including huge career change

Chico Slimani, known from The X Factor, has transitioned from a pop star to a best-selling author after a significant career change prompted by family heartbreak.

Feb 7 • 06:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

She applied for a 'dream job' but realized at the last minute that it was a scam

Ocean Tallulah, a 20-year-old British woman, realized that the 'dream job' she was interviewing for was actually a scam just moments before her interview.

Feb 6 • 10:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

I only received a low fee proposal, says Malvino Salvador, now a successful businessman

Malvino Salvador, who has been away from television since 2019, discusses his transition to entrepreneurship by launching a network of jiu-jitsu gyms with his wife and reflects on the low fee offers he has received since leaving his role as a prominent actor.

Feb 5 • 14:30 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

Career End at 27 Years - "Everything that came after the fall, I worked for"

Juliane Frühwirt has ended her biathlon career at 27 after struggling to reach the top and overcoming a serious injury, discussing her decision in an interview with WELT.

Feb 5 • 13:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

As many as 88 percent of employees are considering changing jobs

A recent survey reveals that 88% of employees are contemplating a career change due to low salaries, poor interpersonal relationships, disrupted work-life balance, and lack of motivation.

Feb 5 • 09:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Huge TOWIE star is now a rubbish collector after turning back on fame

A former star from 'The Only Way Is Essex' has left fame behind to become a rubbish collector after starting a new business in January.

Feb 4 • 14:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Coronation Street star's very different new life in another country 27 years after exit

Actor Stephen Billington, known for his role as Greg Kelly on Coronation Street, has built a different life abroad nearly three decades after leaving the show.

Feb 4 • 10:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

She was one of Hollywood's great promises, but at 19 she decided to take an unexpected turn in her career

Young actress Chloë Grace Moretz paused her burgeoning career at 19 to redefine her role in the industry and her personal identity, despite facing skepticism from others.

Feb 4 • 00:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

She earned millions in the adult industry and then returned to school - wants to be a sports agent

A former adult industry star who made millions has decided to go back to school with aspirations of becoming a sports agent.

Feb 3 • 10:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

I stopped my delivery shift for football trial - now I work under Chelsea legend

Bilal Sayoud quit his job delivering parcels to pursue a football trial, leading him to work under a Chelsea legend.

Jan 11 • 12:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Virgil van Dijk refuses to rule out unexpected career change after Liverpool exit

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk joked about a possible future career in modeling after participating in a fashion shoot following his exit from Liverpool.

Jan 10 • 10:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

January work blues? Here are some jobs you can switch to without a degree

The article discusses various job options available for individuals looking to change careers in January, particularly those that do not require a degree.

Jan 10 • 08:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

"I have never understood why we need so many cars"

Former professional footballer and manager Christian Beeck has left the football business to work in the heating industry, applying his experiences from sports to his new career.

Jan 9 • 06:47 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

He was a star, and then he suddenly turned into something completely different. Behind him is a personal tragedy

The article recounts the life of Vinnie Jones, who transitioned from a legendary football player of 'The Crazy Gang' to an actor, shaped by a background of personal tragedy and defiance against the rules.

Jan 8 • 17:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Where is Gogglebox child star Josh Tapper now after quitting show for very different career

Josh Tapper, a former star of Gogglebox, is pursuing a different career after leaving the show in 2017, where he gained fame alongside his family.

Jan 8 • 10:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Adam Peaty 'facing huge risk' as he joins Holly Ramsay's influencer agency

Adam Peaty's move to Holly Ramsay's influencer agency raises concerns about his commitment to swimming as he embarks on a new career path.

Jan 6 • 19:42 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

Looking for a new job? These sectors have good prospects for you in 2026

The article discusses the changing job market and the sectors expected to offer better opportunities in 2026, highlighting the expertise in demand and the benefits of job switching.

Jan 6 • 14:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Tess Daly facing 'major changes' after Strictly Come Dancing exit

Tess Daly is navigating significant changes in her career and personal life following her departure from Strictly Come Dancing after over twenty years.

Jan 4 • 10:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Former Bundesliga Coach Goes to Work at McDonald's

German football coach Alexander Nouri will leave football in January 2026 to manage two McDonald's restaurants, marking the end of his football career.

Dec 31 • 13:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

He Led Werder and Hertha, Now He Works at McDonald's

German football coach Alexander Nouri will leave football in January 2026 to become a manager at McDonald's, marking the end of his football career.

Dec 31 • 13:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Pilot revealed how much he earns, causing a wave of reactions: 'This man earns in one day what I earn in a whole month'

A viral Reddit post highlighted an American Airlines pilot's annual earnings of $457,894 for less than 20 hours of work per week, provoking reactions about career changes and income disparities.

Dec 30 • 13:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Christina Aloupi: It was a difficult moment when I stopped working to be with my children, but I do not regret it for a second

Christina Aloupi reflects on her challenging decision to leave her career to spend time with her children, expressing no regrets about her choice.

Dec 27 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

From the brilliance of the Champions League with Olympiacos to... the beaches with Djokovic: The new career of the beloved of the 'red' terrace

The article discusses the transition of a popular figure from the excitement of Champions League football with Olympiacos to a new life enjoying leisure time on the beach alongside tennis star Novak Djokovic.

Dec 27 • 12:16 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

From graphic artist to chimney sweep: A man from Zlín has changed professions due to artificial intelligence and devotes himself fully to the craft

A man from Zlín has switched careers from graphic design to chimney sweeping, influenced by artificial intelligence, and now fully embraces his new trade.

Dec 27 • 07:07 UTC

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