by Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor Pre-Cooking As a kid, Andy Broder spent his Saturday mornings watching Julia Child on TV, but a career in cooking wasn’t even on the radar. It’s hard to imagine now but this was before celebrity chefs and Food Network. Viewing cooking as a hobby, Andy chose the field of law for…
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Now What? Q &A: Transition, how long?
Today’s question is one we’re often asked and is answered by: Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor. Question: How long does it usually take for someone to transition to a new career? Answer: Once you have identified the new direction in which you’d like to take your career, the transition may take anywhere from six months to…
Now What? Q &A: What if I don’t have a purpose?
Today’s question was submitted by a website designer in Randolph, New Jersey and answered by: Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor. Question: What if I don’t have a “thing”? What happens if I’m not able to identify my purpose? Answer: The desire to find “your thing” and fulfill your purpose in life can start off well-intended but…
Now What? Q &A: Crazy for wanting more?
Today’s question comes from a Marketing Director in Atlanta, Georgia and is answered by: Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor. Question: Am I crazy for wanting more? Shouldn’t I just be grateful for having a job? Answer: No, you’re not crazy. Sometimes no sooner do you follow that inner prodding to dream than you are affronted with…
Do You Know the Value of Your Own Stock?
by Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor Bird in the Hand After a 22-year career with the company, Rose became part of a downsizing. Though her severance package was fairly generous, she was very anxious about finding a job, as she was a single mother with the pressures of a high mortgage in California. After two months, Rose…
You’re Going to Need a Bigger Pot
What are you cooking up for your career? You might learn a few lessons from the life of adored chef, Julia Child, whose success grew much bigger than she ever anticipated. Yours could, too. Today’s article, You’re Going to Need a Bigger Pot, is written by Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor of the Now What? News Talk About Food …