Just thought I'd post some of my favourite pictures, from the lake to the woods, the gorgeous fell ponies and the historic Lowther Family Church.

It is a privilege to be able to work in such a beautiful place.

As an MBA graduate, I always fancied myself the Jack of all trades. A versatile professional with a broad skillset ready to conquer the job market. But today, 25 years down the line. My journey has been challenging, full of unexpected twists and turns, pun intended. This story isn't about my success it's about the misconceptions that I, and many others I have met have had about an MBA.

Eager with my newly minted degree, I started my career in the finance industry, specializing in mergers and acquisitions. I navigated through the thrilling highs and crippling lows of multiple deals, market downturns, and corporate restructuring. My ambition was fueled by the complex world of finance, the grueling negotiations, and the business mindset required to succeed in such an atmosphere. At this moment, my MBA seemed to be paying off.

But life has a funny way of moving us in interesting directions when we aren't paying attention. Due to personal reasons, I had to move to a completely different state, and the finance industry was not as booming there. There were opportunities, but none in the M&A segment and it was less international in its dealings. My expert knowledge from M&As in my previous market was no more a premium, and my MBA suddenly seemed less shiny than before.

I had a hard time finding appropriate positions. I was overqualified for some jobs and underqualified for others. The universe, however, had different plans in store. An executive search firm got in touch regarding a leadership position at a local health service provider. Healthcare was an entirely new domain for me, and I hesitated. Was my market knowledge in finance transferable to the healthcare sector? Did my MBA arm me with the necessary skills that this sector demanded?

I went from breaking down complex financial transactions to deciphering healthcare policies. It was an uphill climb – a steep learning curve that I had not anticipated. The twist? It was during this career detour, I discovered a passion for healthcare that I was unaware of. Molding health policies, augmenting healthcare inclusion, and seeing a direct impact on people's lives was incredible.

I grew with the organization, and in the next 2 years I shall be appointed as Managing director. Did my MBA play a role in it? Yes. But was it the all encompassing, silver bullet I had imagined it to be when I graduated? No.