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Be a Great Role Model: Choose a Career You Love

Being a strong role model for your children starts with choosing a career that genuinely fulfils you. When your kids see you pursuing work you enjoy and growing your skills, it teaches them confidence, resilience, and the value of following a path that fits.

As parents, we often tell our children they can grow up to be anything they want. But are we showing them what that looks like in our own lives? Kids learn from what they see—our habits, our choices, and especially the way we approach our careers.

If you’re feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or simply ready for a change, shifting into a career that truly suits you isn’t just good for your future—it sets a powerful example for your children.

    Why Your Career Choices Matter to Your Kids

    Children absorb more than we realise. When they see you in a job you enjoy, growing your skills, and pursuing goals with confidence, it teaches them to value self-improvement and resilience. It also shows them that learning doesn’t stop after school, and that changing direction later in life is completely normal.

    Choosing a Career That Fits Your Lifestyle

    Many parents look for flexibility, stability, and growth—qualities that fields like accounting and bookkeeping offer. Remote and hybrid accounting models are on the rise: 41% of accounting firms plan to implement permanent remote work policies. WifiTalents Plus, more than 6.7 million Australians (46% of the workforce) now work from home at least part of the time — showing that flexible work is increasingly mainstream. Roy Morgan

    Whether you want remote work, part-time opportunities, or a pathway to running your own business, these careers can adapt to your family’s needs while providing long-term security.

    Studying with NBIA Helps You Set the Right Example

    NBIA’s nationally recognised accounting and bookkeeping courses are designed for real life. You can study online, at your pace, around school drop-offs, work hours, and family commitments. Plus, you’ll gain practical, job-ready skills that open doors to in-demand roles.

    By investing in yourself, you’re not just building a new career, you’re showing your children what determination looks like. You’re proving that growth is possible at any age and that they, too, should pursue work that excites and supports them.

    Ready to Be the Role Model They Remember?

    If you’ve been waiting for “the right time,” this is it. Start working toward a career that suits you, inspires your kids, and gives you a future you’re proud to show them.

    Want to explore your options? NBIA is here to guide you every step of the way.

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