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I climbed the career ladder and got my dream job at 30 - then I hit burnout

Jo Hooper said she felt like someone had flipped a switch in her brain Jo Hooper spent her 20s trying to climb the career ladder, quickly rising through the ranks with promotions and pay rises. "I l

bbc.co.uk•September 1, 2026