It's a wet Monday here in Sydney and I am catching up on admin. Sitting here, I reflect on what was my end of year 2025, and now, 9 March 2026. Time has flown by at a rapid rate and I've come to understand so much when it comes to job hunting in the age of ai. Let me share some pointers I wish I had known. Don't waste your time applying for work on your own. Rather connect with recruiters in your industry, so they can do the heavy lifting. They have a better understanding of

There you have it, three weeks of being 'between opportunities' as a good friend said last night while we were meeting for our end-of-year celebrations. I toasted to that, feeling relieved and somewhat anxious thinking of it. Since my last day, I've experienced a wide array of emotions, recognising that I was unhappy for a long time and couldn't make it work despite giving my all for 1.5 years. It felt like I was a round peg in a square hole. Although I had a lot to offer, th

Yes, I quit my job. My cushy, well-earning job! I decided to take my life back. (Not quit my life, as it feels like I've been doing for quite some time.)Stepping back into freelancing after four years in a full-time position was enough for me. Don't get me wrong, I am grateful for all the wonderful opportunities, steady pay, and amazing people I met along the way... but I just needed more. More time for me, my family, my own schedule. I've always thrived when I could be flexi