What does making a career change after 17 years in the US Army look like? Well Annette Whittenberger did exactly that... after getting into the army and following a career growth path for 17 years, she missed out on a promotion and made the decision to leave the Army. That decision opened up a range of challenges as she worked on reintegrating into civilian life, including depression and needing to rediscover who she was as a person - seperate to her previous role in the military. She had to explore and decide what she wanted her life to look like after the picture she had painted of her future was no longer an option... In this career change interview episode Annette shares: •How discovering writing felt like it saved her life •Money fears and the benefits of being a 'saver' •Launching a blog that has become a new business opportunity •The challenges of being in business for yourself •Symptoms of mental health concerns - no matter what your work situation is •The confidence that comes from finding and doing work you feel really aligned to •The importance of self care - especially when you work for yourself You can listen to the full episode to hear Annettes story and tips for anyone considering making a move to start their own business. Plus, given that money is a major part of any transition to starting and growing your own business, here's an invitation for you to do a quick 5 minute tick a box Money Breakthrough Quiz so you can learn more about the 5 Money Zones and find out which one you should focus on first to have the biggest impact on your bank balance. You can access the quiz here: https://www.thetransitlounge.com/moneyquiz/ Find out more and connect with Annette: Website: www.awildridecalledlife.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/awildridecalledlife/ Email: [email protected]