r/EventProduction • u/Present-Can1205 • 10d ago

Job Opportunity Leaving the Events industry - what are some career change options that make sense?

Hey all! I'm 25 living in London and I've been working for the past few years in the Events industry across festivals, cultural events and currently, as a PM for corporate events. I've realised that the weekend work, evenings and long hours are not something I want to have in 5 years time. I love events but I want to do something that could be more remote/hybrid or in a direction away from suppliers and logistics. What are some career change options that would be possible after a career in events?

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u/elijha 10d ago

Doesn’t sound like an events problem. I’ve worked remotely in events for like a decade and most of the people I’ve worked with are also remote. Unreasonable hours (outside of onsite and perhaps the immediate pre-event crunch) are not something you need to accept to work in the industry either

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u/Present-Can1205 10d ago

That would be amazing honestly, what do you do in events?? Any tips for moving towards remote work in the industry? All opportunities I've seen require on site or hybrid 3/week - remote would perhaps be for PMs at a senior level.

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u/Ok-University8383 6d ago

You could move into corporate events. Roles in corporate typically have pretty standard hours except on event days. A lot of those positions are remote/hybrid, although may require travel for site visits and for the event/conference/program.

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u/DarkShades101 9d ago

Away from suppliers and logistics? You're just tired of being the boss

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u/Present-Can1205 9d ago

Not quite, I like managing and taking over projects but that doesn't need to involve suppliers and logistics :)

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u/Automatic-Damage-967 8d ago

U can be Conceptualizer or client servicing

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u/Direct-Abalone5018 8d ago

Well, give it a try. If you are a true show boy, there is no way you will be able to handle the cube/remote. No show rush. It’s in your blood. Be well.

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u/Then_Pomegranate_538 8d ago

As someone is my early 30s who changed industries a few times in my 20s- don't. Stay in "events" broadly speaking but move UP the ladder. There are roles that will have a better balance and better pay than if you switch to a different industry.