Our Forth Bridge: Made From Girders

Oh, but the grass is always greener… people warn. Stick with what you know. Be sensible. Don’t rock the boat. A bird in thehand is worth two in the bush. And meanwhile, back in the real world…

Yes, we have heard all of that before.

And yet.

All around us, there are those who dare to dream.

Goodbye Day Job is an exhilarating collection of inspiring stories that celebrate the bold individuals who have dared to leave behind the 9-5 grind in pursuit of their true passions. Follow the stories of those who traded in their mundane routines for thrilling new adventures, showcasing the challenges and triumphs along the way.

Are you ready to take the first step?

Most people come out of school, and then it’s: work, buy stuff, repeat… We wanted to spend time as we see fit – yes, having an adventure, but also giving a little wherever we go. IAIN CAMERON, Technology Entrepreneur to Ocean Adventurers and YouTubers

I’d make the same decision again, living overseas, living in a place that is hard, climatically, culturally, linguistically. Sharing what we have – that is a privilege, right?. CATHERINE TUWI, Medic to Missionary

Author Biography

BARBARA HENDERSON is the award-winning author of eight books, and the incoming writer-in-residence at the Forth Rail Bridge. She predominantly writes historical fiction for children, but she also has a track record of writing non-fiction for adults in her critically acclaimed book Scottish by Inclination (Luath Press) which included 30 profiles of EU immigrants contributing to Scottish life in significant ways.