Midlife is a natural time for many to ponder what they’re doing with their lives. Wondering if you’re locked into a career you’ve devoted decades to? Not necessarily! These folks share how they’ve made a change with no regrets. Care For A Career Change-Up? These Stories Are Proof It’s Never Too Late
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Is It Flying Or Is It Just Me?
The last few years have felt like they’ve been speeding by and this one is on steroids compared to them. I feel catapulted into outer space by the speed at which time flies. Oddly, the feeling bookends the individual days that seem to have plenty of time in them. The push and pull, pulse-racing and…
I Want To Quit!!!
Exploring next career moves, doing a job search or starting a new endeavor like your own business are all daunting and often, frustrating propositions. Many times you’ll come up against a lack of results or clarity that dumps a heap of hopelessness on you in the from of “I want to quit!!” Should you? To…
How Good Are You At Asking For Help?
By Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor 72 Thank-You Notes After months of networking and doing all the right things that a professional does when laid off from a 30-year career, Genevieve hit a low point. During two painfully quiet weeks waiting for the phone to ring, all she felt was discouraged. Then it happened. In a…
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…