Kirstin:  This just goes to show that the world is your oyster when it comes to your career.  What is underlying in this article is that career changes can happen purely because of personal circumstances, and by understanding what your personal strengths are it is possible to move between industries and sectors.  Sometimes this may mean obtaining a new qualification but career change is possible, and here is the proof.  http://careers.theguardian.com/careers-blog/changing-career-acting-finance-accounting