That’s a job?
We created this section to demystify cool jobs and careers and give our readers a little inspiration. You only know what you know. Here’s to learning something new.
If you want to tell us about your job (especially if it’s awesome), or if you want to learn more about a job that’s not yours, let us know at thejuggleblog at gmail dot com.
Career transition stories: illustrator to tech product manager
Sarah Overmyer
May 6, 2019
Our biggest career transition story yet: Angelica Vela went from being an illustrator to a tech product manager. Read on for how.
Lessons in failure and audacity from a women’s career coach and influencer
Sarah Overmyer
March 18, 2019
Before she was a career influencer, Emilie Aries struggled personally and professionally. She thinks we need to talk more about failure, be audacious and stop giving 100% to things we…
How going abroad for work changed my life and set me up for my dream job
Alyssa Jethani & Mena Cammett
March 2, 2019
Alyssa interviews Mena Cammett about landing her dream job at The World Bank, discovering herself through traveling and juggling career and sleep.
That’s a job? Pastry scientist and best-selling author: Stella Parks
Amy Madore
January 28, 2019
"I'm more of a niche burrower." Stella Parks shares her perspective on how to find career contentment and success — and how simply being yourself on social media can land…
Hearing the world’s wisdom: a nonprofit founder’s journey
Jacqueline Williams
January 21, 2019
“My name is Jacqueline Williams, and I am regular as all hell.” Ever feel like you should be doing more with your life? Jacqueline did. So, through a series of…
Environmental Scientist: Issy Stinnette
Jennifer Harlan
November 5, 2018
Issy Stinnette has a really cool job: She’s a marine scientist, specializing in estuary science. She talked to The Juggle about what her job actually entails and the winding route…
Side hustle stories: Airbnb-ing rooms in your house
Sarah Overmyer
September 19, 2018
Anneliese Tanner shares why she loves hosting on Airbnb, how she pulls it off, and what it’s like to have a rotating cast of strangers in her home.
User experience designer: Sophia Wiener
Jennifer Harlan
August 26, 2018
Sophia left public relations for user experience (UX) design three years ago and hasn’t looked back. The Juggle sat down with her to find out WTF UX is all about,…