After spending more than two decades searching for contentment in his career, Charlie finally found what he was searching for as a Disability Support Worker (DSW) at Multicap.
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Charlie devoted 21 years of his life traveling the world working for a multinational company achieving many promotions including account manager, project manager, sales manager and national manager. He even relocated to Queensland for a change of scenery almost five years ago only to find there was still something missing.
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“I didn’t know what I wanted but knew continuing in the same line of work was slowly killing me,” Charlie said.
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It wasn’t until a friend suggested disability support work saying, “Come on man, you’re a natural!” that Charlie decided to go for it and landed his first job as a Disability Support Worker in November 2021.
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In no time at all Charlie had finally found the missing piece to his happiness.
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“After only four weeks as a DSW, the penny dropped, and I knew that I was finally in a job that I absolutely loved! The pressure and stress that had been building mentally in my mind over these many years had dissipated and I am so happy helping people,” Charlie said. “It turns out that the thing that gave back to me was giving service to others. It makes me happy when I can see that I’m helping someone else.”
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Some sad personal circumstances guided Charlie to realise what was important in life and search for a more meaningful career.
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“I would sacrifice world travel any day just to spend extra quality time with family. Now that I’m in a job that I love, I actually look forward to work and still have plenty of time to go on trips with my family.
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“Another great aspect of being a DSW has been working in a dynamic team. I’ve learnt the ropes quickly and work amongst kind people that genuinely care for our customers.
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“Like many of my co-workers, I really enjoy having fun with the customers and if I can put a smile on their face, then I know that I have done my job,” he said.
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Knowing how amazing a meaningful career can be, it’s easy for Charlie to recommend disability support work to others.
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“It’s a great opportunity to serve and help community or help individuals make the most out of life,” said Charlie.
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A well-known saying the resonates with Charlie every day as a DSW – “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”
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