Our new way to search for purposeful work

Issue 825, Mon 5 January, 2026

Welcome back, Escapees, and Happy New Year!

After a holiday centred almost entirely around food, January can slide under our feet as a welcome grounding. The lists return, the inbox fills up, and the questions we didn’t quite answer last year have a habit of resurfacing.

What are your career priorities for 2026? You might be focusing on something small, like settling into a team or building confidence in a few key skills. Or this might be the year you’re ready for a bigger shift, like a new role or a move to a different city or country.

As the years tick on, it becomes clearer that meaningful change rarely happens on its own. The world of work keeps shifting, and while more purpose-led companies are emerging, they’re also looking for people who bring curiosity, empathy, creativity, and care, not just a polished CV.

If you’re on this newsletter list, chances are you care about the work you do and the impact it has. That desire matters. We’ll be here throughout the year, helping you discover organisations that align with what you value and where you can do your best work.

The fact that it hasn’t happened yet doesn’t say anything about what’s possible next. We’re here to help you turn intention into momentum.

Take a look at this week’s Top 10 Opportunities. They’re hand-picked to help you see some of the most interesting roles out there. We’re also running a two-hour guided workshop to reflect on 2025, reconnect with what energises you, and design a more intentional, curious year ahead. Sign up here to join us on Tuesday, 20th Jan, at 6pm GMT.

Here’s to a thoughtful start to 2026.

Team Escape

P.S. If this feels like the year you’re ready to take action and rethink your career more seriously, applications for our Career Change Accelerator open next week. Register your interest here to be the first to know when applications open.

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