Took a job youweren't initiallyexcited aboutthat turned outgreatTook abreak fromyour careerpathExperienceoutside work(parenting,travel, etc.) thatprovidedvaluable skillsMoved to a newcity/state/countryfor workLearned anew skill thatunexpectedlybecamevaluableWorked in acompletelydifferentindustry thanyour degreeHad aninternship orentry-level jobthat taughtvaluablelessonsChangedcareerfieldsentirelyHad amentor whosignificantlyinfluencedyour pathSaid "yes" toanopportunitythat seemedriskyTook a paycut forexperiencethat paid offlaterGotpromoted inanunexpectedwayFoundyourpassion byaccidentWas inspiredby someoneelse's careerjourneyFound a jobthrough anunconventionalmethodFaced a majorcareer setbackthat led tosomethingbetterHad a sidehustle orvolunteerexperience thathelped yourcareerDiscovered ahidden talentthrough awork projectWent back toschool or gotadditionaltraining mid-careerHad a "lightbulbmoment" thatchanged yourperspective onyour careerPivotedduring aneconomicdownturn orcrisisCreated yourownopportunitywhen noneexistedTurned downwhat seemedlike a greatopportunity(and it was theright choice)Got a jobthroughnetworkingTook a job youweren't initiallyexcited aboutthat turned outgreatTook abreak fromyour careerpathExperienceoutside work(parenting,travel, etc.) thatprovidedvaluable skillsMoved to a newcity/state/countryfor workLearned anew skill thatunexpectedlybecamevaluableWorked in acompletelydifferentindustry thanyour degreeHad aninternship orentry-level jobthat taughtvaluablelessonsChangedcareerfieldsentirelyHad amentor whosignificantlyinfluencedyour pathSaid "yes" toanopportunitythat seemedriskyTook a paycut forexperiencethat paid offlaterGotpromoted inanunexpectedwayFoundyourpassion byaccidentWas inspiredby someoneelse's careerjourneyFound a jobthrough anunconventionalmethodFaced a majorcareer setbackthat led tosomethingbetterHad a sidehustle orvolunteerexperience thathelped yourcareerDiscovered ahidden talentthrough awork projectWent back toschool or gotadditionaltraining mid-careerHad a "lightbulbmoment" thatchanged yourperspective onyour careerPivotedduring aneconomicdownturn orcrisisCreated yourownopportunitywhen noneexistedTurned downwhat seemedlike a greatopportunity(and it was theright choice)Got a jobthroughnetworking

Career Timeline Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Took a job you weren't initially excited about that turned out great
  2. Took a break from your career path
  3. Experience outside work (parenting, travel, etc.) that provided valuable skills
  4. Moved to a new city/state/country for work
  5. Learned a new skill that unexpectedly became valuable
  6. Worked in a completely different industry than your degree
  7. Had an internship or entry-level job that taught valuable lessons
  8. Changed career fields entirely
  9. Had a mentor who significantly influenced your path
  10. Said "yes" to an opportunity that seemed risky
  11. Took a pay cut for experience that paid off later
  12. Got promoted in an unexpected way
  13. Found your passion by accident
  14. Was inspired by someone else's career journey
  15. Found a job through an unconventional method
  16. Faced a major career setback that led to something better
  17. Had a side hustle or volunteer experience that helped your career
  18. Discovered a hidden talent through a work project
  19. Went back to school or got additional training mid-career
  20. Had a "lightbulb moment" that changed your perspective on your career
  21. Pivoted during an economic downturn or crisis
  22. Created your own opportunity when none existed
  23. Turned down what seemed like a great opportunity (and it was the right choice)
  24. Got a job through networking