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Issue 780, Mon 10 February, 2025

Happy Monday Escapees!


Ever feel like your career is doing a slow shuffle in the wrong direction? Not a dramatic, “quit and move to Bali” kind of wrong—just a niggling, “is this it?” feeling? That’s life whispering (or yelling), “Pivot!”


A pivot doesn’t have to mean a full 180-degree spin. It’s not about torching everything you’ve built. It’s more like realising you’ve been using the wrong end of the pen to write and flipping it around. Small, intentional shifts can make a huge difference.


The thing is, career paths aren’t as linear as we were told. They zig, zag, and occasionally loop-the-loop. And that’s okay! A pivot might mean stepping toward a role that feels more aligned, experimenting with a side hustle, or simply saying, “No thanks” to what no longer serves you.


If the thought of pivoting feels overwhelming, don’t worry—it’s not about having it all figured out right now. It’s about being open to the possibility that the next step could be better than the last.


To give you a head start, we’ve rounded up Escape the City’s top 10 opportunities for purpose-driven roles. Maybe one of them will nudge you toward your next move—or at least plant the seed of, “What if?”

Because sometimes, when life says, “Pivot!” all you need to do is listen.


Here’s to new directions and unexpected adventures.


Happy Escaping,


Dom, Charlotte T, Elena, Charlotte K and Aman

  • Job Title: Operations Manager

    Organisation: Alladale Wilderness Reserve

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  • Job Title: Content Creator & Assistant to Founder

    Organisation: On The Table

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  • Job Title: Investment Portfolio Manager

    Organisation: Joseph Rowntree Foundation

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  • Job Title: Director - University of Cape Town Trust (UK)

    Organisation: University of Cape Town Trust

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  • Job Title: Head of Video Content

    Organisation: Unifrog

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  • Job Title: London Community Manager

    Organisation: Aethos Hotels & Resorts

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  • Job Title: Co-founder

    Organisation: Micromobility Innovation

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  • Job Title: Management Accountant

    Organisation: Oxygen Conservation

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  • Job Title: Marketing Manager

    Organisation: LettUs Grow

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  • Job Title: Communications Manager - Mental Health

    Organisation: Wellcome Trust

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