Contrary Career Stories

When Your Body Quits Before You Do

Inside Aurore's departure from consulting and the art of not knowing what's next.

Jan 31 • Mary Jantsch and Aurore

From Founder to Pig Farmer

Inside Carrie Marshall’s breakup with tech from the farm office telephone.

Nov 10, 2025 • Mary Jantsch

Default or Contrary: Which kind of career are you building?

Which path are you on?

Nov 6, 2025 • Mary Jantsch

Trading Marketing KPIs for Oil Canvases

Inside Kasturi Kiritharan’s brushstroke rebellion against hustle culture.

May 25, 2025 • Mary Jantsch

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