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Special challenges for the high profile midlife career changer Before Linda Tripp and Ken Starr entered her world, Monica Lewinsky was headed for a public relations job at Revlon. She would have been one among many attractuve young women climbing the... (907 views) It's your midlife career change: do you jump or hold on? Over the years, I have identified two kinds of midlife career changers: Jumpers and Clingers. Jumpers thrive on energy, enthusiasm and improbable luck. The last three times they leaped, a net appeared. They see no reason why the next jump should be any different.... (847 views) Just moved and miserable Help! I moved from the Dallas to Denver. I keep writing my friends back in Dallas, but they won't answer. I keep writing. Aren't they rude? Your feelings are typical. Most people need a minimum of two years before they feel at home in a new community.... (549 views) Tough career transition? Ask the right question We've all had the experience of pulling the right string and watching a knotty tangle unravel all at once. When you're standing at a fork in the road -- or wondering where to turn off a traffic circle -- asking the right question can be equivalent to... (673 views) The linear career move: feeling free all one's life If you're reading this article, you are probably not a linear careerist. I define this path as choosing a career by age eighteen and planning carefully for success, deferring gratification to reach long-term goals. My favorite example is an eminent university professor (call him... (779 views) Loneliness on the path to career freedom Loneliness is a taboo topic. We are taught, "If you're lonely, it's your own fault." Needless to say, I disagree. Psychologists recognize that bereaved and divorced people are lonely. Few people acknowledge the parallels with career change... (627 views) Career search for a lost vocation Some people reserve the word "vocation" for religious calling. Modern career planning encourages people to think of a "life purpose" that guides and gives meaning to a life, regardless of career... (639 views) Career change can feel like finding your soulmate If you're surfing this website, you probably realize you need time to find your romantic partner and you probably can't just hire a matchmaker. Amazingly, seasoned professionals expect career services to match... (780 views) Seeking career freedom as a mature student If you are attending college or university after a lapse of several years, take heart! I did it, and I survived. Being older than your fellow students can offer advantages, but also pose stresses and challenges You may call yourself a "mature"... (712 views) Feline humor: moving with cats Maybelle Misfire Joins Mega Corp... To: Maybelle Misfire From: I. M.. Power, VP Welcome aboard! Delighted you have accepted a position as planning analyst with Mega Corp. See you in September, as they say... (528 views) 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | |
