Summary & Key takeaways
After a number of twists and turns, Jim O’Neil left his engineering career to become an International Development professional for major INGOs as CRS and Mercy Corps. Not a straight line and certainly not a boring life. The quest for meaning is not easy but possible, as attested by Jim’s high impact career and experience.
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In Episode 19 of Season 8, learn how Jim decided to leave behind his engineering career, become an environmental activist; complete a Master’s Degree in Conflict Resolution, join the Peace Corps which led him to a career as Emergency Response Manager with global INGOs responding to crises and humanitarian challenges around the world.
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***Episode recorded on May 3rd, 2021