“I’d urge you to follow what moves you and you care about deeply – and see where that takes you.”

My instant reaction to this predicament is to prod at why you think you need to wait for your day job to make work with purpose? Regardless of where you work, remember you have a unique voice, talent, skill and the platforms to share work that moves you, feels important and worthwhile. No one needs to give you permission (or a pay cheque) to do that.

I was recently so inspired by a talk I saw at Nicer Tuesdays from graphic designer Greg Bunbury (which you’ll be able to watch on It’s Nice That next week) – who told an incredible story of being in just this position. Via an appalling act of racism, he felt compelled to speak out. He did it because it was in him. He didn’t ask for permission. He didn’t need to find a job to give him the platform. He made a huge difference from a place of deep hurt and injustice. Now all of his work revolves around purpose, so I think it could speak to you – it left me inspired and humbled.

Saying that, the search for that holy grail job – one that fulfils you from a values and moral standpoint, as well as paying the bills, is a great quest to embark on.

So, getting back to your specific ask of where you could look; I’ll be honest and say I’m not that sure myself! I’d urge you to follow what moves you and what you care about deeply, and see where that takes you. Saying that, if I was in your shoes I’d take a look at the The B Corp directory there’s a myriad of sectors, industries and great businesses in there.

Whatever you do and however successful your search, my advice is to let your voice be heard, regardless of whether you find the right job to do so, and the work may just find you…