It sounds like we've had a very similar trajectory. Working in recruitment, battling with the identity crisis of being a writer and taking the bold move to step away from the corporate world (you seem to have made more progress there!)

I even had an interview with the Esape the City team for a recruitment type role before I decided to move "down under".

Assuring to read the story of someone that has faced similar hurdles career-wise.

Good luck on your writing journey!