Steffan Cummins' Journey: Achieving and Leaving His Dream Job
By
Katy Cowan
An everything bagel for the brain. Substantive, layered, well-seasoned.
Summary
Steffan Cummins achieved his decade-long dream of becoming a creative director at Wolff Olins by the age of 28, only to realize the role didn't align with his expectations. Despite the prestige and influence, he found himself increasingly disconnected from the creative work he loved. The article explores his journey, the disillusionment with his dream job, and his eventual decision to quit to rediscover his passion.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledWhat happens when you finally land the role you’ve been chasing for a decade, only to realise it’s not what you imagined?
At just 18, Steffan Cummins set his sights on becoming a creative director at Wolff Olins. Ten years later, he got there.
But in reality, the higher he climbed, the more he moved away from doing what he loved.
By 28, he'd achieved his goal, but the reality of the role left him disillusioned.
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