Film-studies graduate Aimee Scott, 27, worked as a cashier at a busy high-street bank in the City. On her manager’s recommendation, she accepted promotion to a more senior role but found it stressful and insufficiently remunerated – an important factor as she wanted to buy a property. Soon enough she turned to a recruitment agency, which found her a new post in a charity investment company. The work is more varied, her pay has increased and she has now moved into her own flat.  “She went through the role with me and the pros and cons of the new job – a good pay rise, but without as much room for progression as there would be in other jobs. I felt she had my best interests at heart.  “Being a 27-year-old and living with my parents and four other siblings wasn’t ideal. I wanted my own space, so an increase in my salary was the most important factor in deciding to take my new job. It hasn't been the only benefit, though.  “I now get to talk to people from all over the country and from all different backgrounds. Most people involved with charities and religious organisations aren’t necessarily money-minded, and I’m there to guide and help them. I always get a few ‘God bless you’ comments every week, which I never got working at the bank.  “The hours are flexible and my manager is more like a friend. The team I work with are great and share my sense of humour, and the work keeps me busy.  “Jobs can certainly transform lives. I’m the first of my friends to have bought my own property and I’ve been on four holidays this year. I couldn’t have done it if I hadn’t had the call from Samantha at Tate – it was a dream working with her and I feel very lucky.”  You may also be interested in:  • The importance of job satisfaction  • ‘My new job gave me back my career mojo’  • Securing a career after the army  • A career that progressed from cleaner to board member
For Aimee Scott, a new role gave her job satisfaction, and the all-important first step on the property ladder. She shares her story