Switch Historier

Switching from Global Tech to Meaningful Change

"My switch went from being a leader at global technology companies, to becoming an entrepreneur as a consultant in change management that aims to improve our society."

I am at an age where I don't take anything for granted

"With the disease also came insights about the vulnerability of life and being grateful for a lot of things that you previously took for granted"

Many thought I was crazy for quitting a good job with a fixed monthly salary

"Family lawyer Linda Ljunggren Syding resigned in the middle of the pandemic to do something else."

The researcher that made her own switch

"The expression "opting out" is a type of switch which means that you voluntarily drop out of your career to do something completely different."

Even a financial journalist can fall in the economy trap

"Letting go of the notions of what life "must" look like to be good."

Lotta Merhammar helps and guides people who are far outside the labor market

"After my switch at the age of 45, I realized that my previous skills from the stage came in handy in my new professional life"

Many thought I was crazy for quitting a good job with a fixed monthly salary

"Family lawyer Linda Ljunggren Syding resigned in the middle of the pandemic to do something else."

Entrepreneur Åsa Sundberg did what is "forbidden"

"after her divorce she moved to Stockholm - 40 miles from her children. A modern woman who prioritized her own needs or a selfish decision? "

I had nothing new going on when I resigned

"Charlotte's switch didn't happen overnight. The thoughts of "doing something else" had been lurking for a long time."

From photographer to nurse

"The nurse is the patient's advocate"

From municipality to stand-up comedy

"Anna took courage and resigned to pursue her dream."