Man talks about career change from oil and gas to establishing a home care firm in Fife

Kingdom FM has been in conversation with one man talking about changing career from oil and gas to establishing a home care firm in Fife.

A recent survey by CV-Library showed more than three quarters of people across the UK intend to find a new job in this New Year.

The survey also showed that more than 40% said they either wanted or needed a career change.

Around a third cited burnout as the reason.

Nearly half of respondents said that they knew someone who already resigned last year, with the website saying that this pattern could yet rise further in 2022.

Skills Development Scotland has told us that it doesn't collect statistics on the number of career changers, but it does offer support to those looking for a new job.

It says that in 2020/21, more then 31,000 people used its universial career information advice and guidance services.

The coronavirus pandemic has forced many to reconsider their career path since it started having its impact in 2020.

But with 2022 having already started and the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to affect the economy, it could yet make more people take their career in a different direction, particularly once the economic situation improves.

Meanwhile, Euan Lafferty has come home to Scotland to establish his own home care business in the Kingdom after spending nearly two decades in the oil and gas industry.

He owns Home Instead East Fife, which provides support to older adults, with Euan saying on the company's website that he wants to gain a feeling of making a difference to others.

Our reporter Anas Hassan, who used to be a healthcare professional before completing his switch to broadcast journalism, has been chatting with Euan about changing career: