John Adesoye spent most of his life as an electronics technician. It was respectable work, the kind of job that paid the bills and came with a sense of accomplishment. When you fixed a broken device, it stayed fixed. But in 2013, something shifted. He took a position as a healthcare assistant at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, and for the first time in decades, he felt like he was doing more than just working—he was making a genuine difference in people’s lives. That moment sparked everything that came next.
What makes John’s story even more compelling is how far he was willing to go to pursue this calling. Rather than settling into his assistant role, he decided to earn his degree as a registered nurse. He enrolled in a two-year apprenticeship program at the University of the West of England, the same university where his son Daniel was studying creative music technology. Together, father and son navigated university life, supported each other through assignments and exams, and pushed toward their individual dreams. By summer 2026, John had officially earned his credentials, and he’s now working as a registered nurse at Southmead Hospital with experience across cardiology, renal, intensive care, and community nursing.
The transformation from fixing devices to healing people speaks volumes about what happens when you finally find your purpose. John describes the difference himself: watching a patient recover brings him a joy and satisfaction that no electronic device ever could. At an age when many people are thinking about slowing down, John’s considering pursuing a master’s degree. His journey challenges the assumption that your best years are behind you. What’s a career change you’ve thought about making but were afraid to chase?
About the Author
Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson is a contributor to LocalBeat, covering local news and community stories.
