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Silvia was worried about not having previous experience when she switched careers. However, she now knows the range of support and guidance financial services firms in Jersey provide to those looking to make a change.

After the birth of her children in 2019, Emma planned to return to her position within a family office in 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting uncertainty, she decided to defer her return until her children were older. In 2022, she accepted a role outside the industry in an educational environment for one year. By October 2023, she switched back to the finance industry to achieve a better work/life and financial balance for her family. Her reduced working hours are flexible to accommodate family life, while still allowing her to progress and develop her professional career in a sustainable manner.

After working in the trust industry for 17 years, Joanna took a 2-year career break to care for a family member. She then re-trained within the education sector and worked in that role on a part-time basis for 5 years. Once family circumstances changed, she was able to transition back to a full-time role in the finance industry

After working in the trust industry for 18 years, Shirley took a career gap of 17 months following complications from an operation. After her rehabilitation, she was able to return to the financial services industry in a similar role.