Leaving the Career Your Parents Wanted for You: Navigate Family Expectations, Financial Realities, and Skill-Building for Your Authentic Second Act

Are you trapped in a career path chosen by your parents, feeling unfulfilled and resentful despite external success? Have you tried to make it work, perhaps even achieving milestones that felt hollow? This book offers a clear roadmap to escape the expectations that no longer serve you and build a professional life that truly aligns with your values and aspirations. Drawing on fifteen years of experience, career strategist Eleanor Whitcombe provides a structured, phased approach to navigate the emotional, familial, and practical hurdles of career redirection. You’ll learn how to have crucial conversations with your parents, plan your finances for a secure transition, develop the skills for your 'second-act' career, and build a new professional identity. Discover how to honor your desires while managing loved ones' expectations, enabling you to confidently pursue a more fulfilling professional life and finally live on your own terms.

About the author

Eleanor Whitcombe is a seasoned career strategist and coach with over fifteen years of experience helping individuals redefine their professional paths. She has guided numerous clients through complex career transitions, specializing in addressing the unique challenges posed by familial expectations and societal pressures. Whitcombe's work is grounded in practical frameworks and empathetic guidance, enabling clients to build fulfilling careers that align with their authentic selves. She is a sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator, known for her ability to translate intricate career planning into actionable steps.

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E-bog: 7. oktober 2026