Part I: Introduction.- Chapter 1 Occupational fields, career fields, and the fields in question.- Part II: Science.- Chapter 2: An occupational field in the intersection between the career field for scientists and the field of universities.- Chapter 3: The incredible journey of a steeplejack stumbling along and becoming a famous scientist - Chris Brewster´s Career.- Chapter 4: From Academic Freedom to Market Metrics? Reflections on the Academic Career of Dr Werner Nienhüser.- Chapter 5: "I lived my life more organically." Between rules and the freedom to explore their boundaries - Mila Lazarova´s Career.
- Chapter 6: 'I used fortunate circumstances. and I did it my way': Narrating Marion Festing´s established academic career.- Chapter 7: "Once you´re a scientist, you´re a scientist for life" Elizabeth Badley´s Career.- Part III: Sports.- Chapter 8: My body is my capital, isn't it? The field of sports.- Chapter 9: Dual Career at its Transitions: The Sailing World Champion and Entrepreneur Hans Spitzauer.- Chapter 10: A Sunset in Hawaii- Nik Berger´s Career.- Chapter 11: Between Profession and Passion: Becoming a Female President - The Career of Roswitha Stadlober.
- Chapter 12: A Career in the Vertical: Kilian Fischhuber.- Chapter 13: The science of sailing - Lara Vadlau´s Career.- Part IV: Religion.- Chapter 14: Paths of faith and leadership: Five careers shaped by and aligned with religion.- Chapter 15: Reaching top management in church: Michael Chalupka's career in the Lutheran church.- Chapter 16: A monk's calling: Probst Maximilian Fuernsinn.- Chapter 17: A female leadership career in the Catholic Church - Nora Tödtling-Musenbichler.- Chapter 18: A Buddhist career path beyond the expected - Erwin Glatter´s career.
- Chapter 19: A Career with many Facets - Foreign correspondent, anchor woman, director of the Jewish Museum, entrepreneur.- Part V: Conclusion.- Chapter 20: How occupational fields impact careers- an integrated model.