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Real stories from across YBS

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Career journeys don’t always follow a straight line, and that can lead to new opportunities.

Find out more from other colleagues who took on change, explored new paths and developed along the way. Their stories show how reskilling, internal moves and fresh challenges can open doors at YBS - and we hope they can help you to navigate and find your next move.

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Embracing change and building new skills

"Stepping out of my comfort zone to work with new people and ways of working was daunting. But learning something completely new was invigorating."


Dan Topley Digital Product Owner
Find out more about Dan's story
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A bold leap from mortgage advice to digital

'The only way to truly fail is not to try. Give it a go. You’ve got everything to gain. Even if it’s not right, you’ll learn a lot about yourself.’


Rupinder Sohal Digital Product Owner
Find out more about Rupinder's story
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Transferring Success in Career Change


For me, it did work. Everything balanced out, and I stuck with the job and I ended up loving it and it's made me successful for the role I do now within the branch.’


Brian Reynolds Senior Manager - Retail Network
Find out more about Brian's story

Feeling inspired?

We hope these stories have offered some encouragement as you think about your next steps. If you're looking for support, head over to the Resources page here for practical tools, guidance, and advice.

And don't forget, you have people here to support you, too - so you can speak to your Consultation/Line Manager or contact the Internal Mobility Team.

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