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Fired Up Stories

We delve into reimagining the future of work and spotlighting our exceptional coaches. We touch on topics like the dynamic job market, burnout prevention, and strategies for career transitions. Plus, enjoy insights from our coaches. At Fired Up, our commitment is to curate unique career journeys tailored for each individual. Explore our stories to gain a deeper understanding of our philosophy and approach.

Navigating Unemployment Benefits (Arbeitslosengeld) in Germany

How To Register For Unemployment Benefits in GermanyUnemployment can touch our lives in unexpected ways. It’s okay to feel uncertain, especially if you are an expat navigating the bureaucratic landscape of Germany. We're here to help guide you...

Burnout Prevention

How to prepare yourself for the next chapter in your careerby Gratia NapierIt was August 2013. I had recently wrapped a 4-month, 10-city traveling production throughout the US, and I was sitting across the table from my Brother, who I heard say,...

How to Make Career Change Work at 25, 35, 45, 55 …

How to prepare yourself for the next chapter in your career Most of us grew up with the notion of a strict job market and the perception that being unemployed equated to personal failure. Career change is deemed to be an exception to the norm....

Returning to Work as a Mother

How to prepare yourself for the next chapter in your careerby Lisa JikeliReturning to work as a mother? In Germany, two thirds of all women switch to part-time-work after having children. This is due to many factors, including the gender pay gap,...

Never Felt Passionate About Your Work? Three Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Feel Bad About It

Is it time to unlearn the concept of passion?by Heidi KorpelaI love my weird and all-over-the-place career. I’ve worked in People and Talent roles for 10+ years across different industries and company sizes. I’ve led teams, I’ve worked with amazing...