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…
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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…
WRITE YOUR OWN TICKET FOR JOB SEARCH RESULTS
by Now What?® Coaching Founder, Laura Berman Fortgang Here’s a far out idea. If your job search or dream goal is not coming along as you had hoped, write a story about how it could and watch your circumstances change. “Really? Can that work?”, you might ask. Yes, it can and let me tell you…
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…
MONEY & CAREER-CHANGE: Will You Let It Stop You?
by Laura Berman Fortgang The number one reason that people do not follow their heart when it comes to the work they would most love to do is money. There are mortgages and educations to pay for and practical wins out over ideal most of the time. What if that conventional wisdom was false? What…