Journalist and author Nell Frizzell, 41, has returned to her former secondary school to train as a teacher. She notes that she is among many individuals from creative fields who are reportedly transitioning into new careers mid-career.
Frizzell observes a trend where people previously in the arts, media, and creative industries are retraining for roles in education and other public services. She cites examples of former journalists retraining as English teachers, a DJ working as a midwife, and writers pursuing careers as therapists.
She suggests that publishing, music, and broadcasting are reportedly losing mid-career artists to education and other public services. Frizzell expresses excitement about her new path, including the prospect of teaching Macbeth to teenagers.