The Transit Lounge

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 lifeMoney fears and the benefits of being a 'saver'Launching a blog that has become a new business opportunityThe challenges of being in business for yourselfSymptoms of mental health concerns - no matter what your work situation isThe confidence that comes from finding and doing work you feel r