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Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I had a six-figure salary and high-flying career when I suffered a midlife breakdown and nearly died. It's something that happens to nearly every woman... and this is how it completely changed my life
When Cally Beaton was in her mid-40s, she had a consequential conversation with Joan Rivers. The Dorset-born comedian was working as an executive for MTV and Comedy Central and had come to know Rivers through her job. 'I really liked her,' says Beaton, sitting in her garden in London. 'She had an entourage – mainly for her hair. Her fabulous hair! She had people who would do it in each country.' One night the pair were having dinner when Rivers said, 'Cally, I think you should give stand-up a go.' It's an encouraging suggestion from one of America's best-known comedians, but Beaton was surprised. 'I said, 'I'm 45, I've got two kids, I'm a single mum and I've got a board-level job. It's way too late for that.' And she just looked at me and said, 'I'm 81. You're in the thick of it. What's stopping you?'' Two weeks later, Rivers died unexpectedly from complications after a medical procedure. And two weeks after that, Beaton did her first open-mic gig.
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Amanda Owen shocks fans as she opens up about new career move away from Ravenseat Farm
Amanda Owen has shocked fans as she opened up about her new career move away from Ravenseat Farm. The 50-year-old and her ex-husband Clive, 69, who she split with in 2022 after 22 years of marriage, shot to fame in 2018 alongside their nine kids with their show Our Yorkshire Farm. The clan welcomed cameras into their home to share what it's like living on a farm in Swaledale, North Yorkshire, and it soon became a huge fan favourite. Just three years after the programme wrapped in 2022, the clan starred in the second series spin-off Our Farm Next Door - which has followed them renovating a derelict farm next to theirs. However now Amanda has revealed a big career change as she took to Instagram on Thursday to share she is going to be on stage taking part in her own theatre tour. She captioned the post: 'There are some exciting things afoot. Here goes….in no particular order. 'Firstly it's the school holidays!!!! 'Secondly Our Farm Next Door Series 2 is being shown on Channel 4 on Saturday's at 6.30pm. 'Thirdly is that I'm going to be out and about and on theatre tour. 'You can buy tickets for the theatre tour via the No Third Entertainments website or the link in my bio. 'There's a bit of time and work to put in before then but I do so look forward to a look out. We have a lot to talk about.' Meanwhile in the video she began: 'Hello. I'm absolutely up to my eyes in these things. 'Yes, it's clipping time, and it's hay time, and you've got to do all those things while the sun is shining. "But I'm here to tell you, actually, about something that's going on in the winter when all these jobs are done. She added: 'There's a bit of time and work to put in before then but I do so look forward to a look out. We have a lot to talk about' 'I'm heading out on the open road again. 'Yes, it's theatre tour time, and I'm coming to Lancaster, Lincoln, Chesterfield, Scarborough, Ilkley, Scunthorpe, and Middlesbrough. 'And if you want to join me for the evening, then you will find that there is a link in my bio as to how to get tickets to come for a night of fun and frolics, farming, feuding, and friendships, and course, television, books... 'An evening that puts a smile on your face, answer some questions, probably go away with more than you came with, but just a really lovely evening. 'So I'm looking forward to it!' Many fans rushed to the comments section to share their excitement. '❤️Go Amanda!'; 'Fabulous news.. theatre tour! Can't wait'; 'Wow u r a amazing woman.'; 'Fabulous all booked looking forward to seeing you at.' Earlier this month Our Yorkshire Farm's Reuben Owen suffered a 'disastrous setback' in the most recent episode of Reuben Owen: Life In The Dales after sharing a major relationship update with fans. A recent episode of the Channel 5 show saw the young farmer celebrate his 21st birthday with a trip to Whitby. Reuben, his girlfriend Jessica Ellwood and a group of his pals hopped on their tractors for a 100-mile trip to the seaside for his big day, however it didn't really go to plan. On the first day Reuben's vintage tractor started leaking, followed by a massive problem the next day of the trek as his vehicle broke down on the way as they travelled up a hill. However they managed to make it and celebrate his special day. Reuben and Jess have also hinted at moving in together after a year of dating. He told The Mirror: 'We're just waiting for something to come up.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Mother quits her £50,000 corporate job to work in a factory - and claims she's never been happier
A mother took a 50 per cent pay cut when she left her corporate executive job to become a factory-worker - and claims she's the 'happiest' she's ever been. Budding artist Shany Hagan, 56, was a business development manager, earning £50,000 a year, but decided the salary wasn't worth the 'Sunday scaries' that came with the stressful job. Having worked her way up the ranks during two decades at an electronics company, she realised that a 'stress-free life' and the free time to pursue portrait painting were more important to her than a healthy pay cheque. Shany, from York, swapped her office for a factory floor, where she is paid £24,000 a year, after struggling with menopausal symptoms earlier this year. The mother-of-one had to cope with hot flushes and brain fog, which proved to be the final straw. Shany said: 'I had been in the business for 20 years, and it had always been very stressful.' She added that, no matter how hard someone works, corporate employers will always expect you to do more. While she acknowledged that she coped well when she was younger, Shany's priorities have shifted and she's now keen to spend more time reflecting on herself and her life. 'I've always had a love for painting and now I just want to focus on my passions and myself now,' Shany explained. 'For the first time in 20 years, I can forget about work when I walk out the door at the end of the day.' Shany didn't go to university but managed to secure a good job in her twenties and worked her way up the ladder in business development at an electronics company. The corporate role saw her 'chained to a desk' and working in a high-pressure environment, she said. But she had been motivated by the pressure as she wanted to pay her mortgage off in full on her four-bed cottage. In 2019, she finally paid it off - but then she began to realise she no longer enjoyed the work. Shany said: 'I could cope when I was younger, but it's stressful.' When furloughed during the Covid-19 pandemic, she picked up a paintbrush and discovered she had a love for portrait painting. She had been unable to pursue the passion previously due to an eye condition, but had recently had surgery to fix the issue. As she 'brushed up' on her skills, she even began to donate her artworks to charities - after getting celebrities to sign them. Celebrities including Mel B and Cliff Richard have signed their own portraits which have been sold at auction to raise more than £350,000 in total, she said. After returning to work post-Covid, she realised she was no longer motivated by her former role. She said: 'After I paid off my mortgage, I was done. The work could be stressful, and I couldn't paint when I was stressed.' She began job-hunting and applied for some other management positions, as well as lower-qualified roles including a factory worker. She said: 'I went for a management interview where the interviewer told me "I want you to give this job 100 per cent, I don't want you focusing on your art."' 'I realised then that I wanted to focus on me - so I turned the job down in favour of a factory floor worker job. 'I wanted to be on my feet a bit more, a more physical job, to lose some weight for my health, which I have.' Shany now packs food, labels products, does computer admin and cleaning at her minimum-wage job. Since starting her new role in May, Shany said she has already noticed a difference in her physical and mental well-being. She said: 'I don't get the Sunday evening "scaries" at all, and the people are kind. 'You can actually switch off when you leave. 'And I get to paint in my free time, and help people by selling my paintings. I get to go to big charity auctions. 'I do have to be more careful with my money of course, but the free time is the main thing. 'And my mental health has already improved, I have such a spring in my step now.
Washington Post
a day ago
- Business
- Washington Post
An executive lost his job and became a mailman. It wasn't what he expected.
Stephen Starring Grant became a mail carrier at age 50 for a practical reason: He needed health insurance. A longtime consultant and marketing executive, Grant lost his job when covid hit. The layoff was so abrupt that he was in an airport, halfway to a meeting in New York, when he got the call. 'At four that morning, I had been employed,' Grant writes in his new book, 'Mailman.' 'Now I was not.'
Forbes
a day ago
- Business
- Forbes
3 Signs That You Need A Career Change Within The Same Industry
You don't need to leave your industry to move forward—sometimes, a better team, new role, or fresh ... More challenge is all it takes to reignite your career spark. Many professionals find themselves at a crossroads in their careers, not because they dislike their work, but because something about their current situation is no longer fulfilling. Often, the solution is not to abandon the industry altogether but to shift within it. Staying in the same industry allows individuals to leverage their expertise and experience while seeking new challenges and environments that better align with their personal and professional goals. Here are three clear signs that indicate it might be time for a career change within your industry. You Love The Work But Dislike The Team Or Your Boss One of the most telling signs that it's time for a change is when the work itself still excites or fulfills you, but the environment in which you're doing it has become toxic or uninspiring. If you find yourself constantly frustrated by poor communication, micromanagement, lack of support, or workplace politics, it's not necessarily a sign that you should leave the field. Instead, it suggests you need a change of scenery. The impact of a poor team or ineffective leadership cannot be underestimated. Even the most passionate professionals can experience burnout or disengagement when they are surrounded by negativity or a lack of mutual respect. In these situations, it's important to recognize that your skills and love for the work deserve an environment that respects your contributions and promotes growth and collaboration. Moving to another company or department within the same industry can refresh your perspective and rekindle your enthusiasm. You've Been In The Same Role For Years Without Growth Longevity in a role can be both a strength and a weakness. On one hand, it signals loyalty, deep knowledge, and consistency. On the other, if you've been doing the same job for more than five years and there's been no progression, or no new responsibilities, promotions, and meaningful challenges, it may be time to re-evaluate your trajectory. Stagnation often indicates that your current organization may not be the right place for your long-term development. Even if you're good at your job, staying in one place for too long without a clear pathway forward can hinder your potential. Ambitious professionals thrive when they have goals to chase, whether that's a leadership role, new certifications, or exposure to different aspects of their field. If those opportunities are not available where you are, then seeking a new position within your industry can help reignite your motivation and set you on a path toward higher achievement. You've Mastered Your Role, But You Lost The Spark Mastery is a double-edged sword. While becoming an expert in your field is a significant achievement, it can also lead to a sense of complacency or boredom if there's nothing left to learn or challenge you in your current role. The early excitement that came with solving complex problems or learning new systems may have faded, leaving you feeling indifferent or unfulfilled, even though you're still performing well. This loss of zeal is not necessarily a sign that you're in the wrong career. It may just mean you've outgrown your current position or company. Many seasoned professionals feel this way after reaching a plateau where the learning curve has flattened. When that happens, the best move is often lateral rather than vertical, as there is a need to seek a new challenge within the same industry that allows you to apply your expertise in fresh ways. This could involve transitioning to a different specialization, working with a new client base, joining a startup, or taking on a consulting role. Feeling dissatisfied at work doesn't always mean you need to start over in a different field. Often, the solution lies in making a strategic move within the same industry where one offers a healthier work environment, more room for growth, or new challenges to tackle. Changing companies, departments, or even roles can breathe new life into your career while keeping you grounded in the work you enjoy and excel at. Recognizing these signs early and acting on them can help you stay motivated, fulfilled, and successful in the long run.
