Today’s question came from a caller from Alabama during a recent Community Call and is answered by: Laura Berman Fortgang. Question: I’m in the process of training for a new field but I’m also concerned about my retirement. Should I just be thinking of my nest egg instead of changing careers? Answer: My father was a first…
Now What? Q & A
Now What? Q &A – The Golden Thread in your Life Story
Today’s question came from a caller from Philadelphia during a recent Community Call and is answered by: Laura Berman Fortgang. Question: I’ve been working in the HR field since graduating college and have been at my current company for eleven years. Recently a boss whom I considered a toxic influence has moved on and…
Now What? Q &A: Franchise with a family member?
A caller from Spokane, Washington presented this question on a recent Community Call; answered by: Laura Berman Fortgang. Question: I am a registered nurse and fitness trainer and recovering from knee surgery. I don’t want to leave the industry but I know it’s taken a toll on my body, so I’m trying to figure out what’s…
Now What? Q &A: Doubts, Fears, & Big Undertakings
Today’s question is an excerpt from Ginny’s interview with lawyer-turned-chef, Andy Broder, highlighted in yesterday’s article. GINNY: Once you decided to build your own studio, was there any point where you had doubts or fears arise? And if so, how did you deal with them? ANDY: Well, I think there are always doubts. I don’t…
Now What? Q &A: Laid off, where to go from here?
Today’s question comes from a member of our community in New Jersey who participated in a recent Community Call, and is answered by:Laura Berman Fortgang. Question: Hi, Laura. Like you, I’m an alumna of Montclair State University. I was the first one in my family to go to college and after I graduated, I realized I had no…
Now What? Q &A: Resume when changing fields
Intro: Today’s question came from a caller from Alabama during a recent Community Call and is answered by: Laura Berman Fortgang. Question: For a person who is totally changing fields and going to school for the new field, how do you recommend changing your resume so you can begin working in your new career even…