Are you feeling the squeeze of being part of the sandwich generation; raising kids while caring for aging parents? It might be time for a midlife career change. I remember holding my screaming, colicky first-born child, craving sleep. I fantasized about what life would be like when she could cut her own meat, get herself bathed ... Read More
Career Change
How Informational Interviews Can Help You Find (And Land) Your Dream Job
Have you ever wanted to change careers? If you’re like 75% of 30-somethings out there, the answer is a resounding, “Yes!” And that’s okay. The average worker has 10 to 15 job changes throughout their career. Career changes can be out of necessity, i.e., you were laid off or hit a glass ceiling. Sometimes they may be for personal ... Read More
4 Steps to Help You Achieve Your Career Dreams
As we wrap up the year and roll into the new one, many of us start to reflect. A big topic that comes to mind is our careers. Am I happy doing what I am doing?Is it enabling me to utilize my talents?Am I successful at it?Am I getting the fulfillment I yearn for doing this work?Am I able to strike a healthy balance between work and ... Read More
How One Mom’s Career Change Turned Her Passion for Gluten-Free Living Into Profit
Jenny Finke is a certified nutrition and health coach. She founded her gluten-free blog, Good For You Gluten Free, after a devastating celiac diagnosis in April 2012. Today she helps her readers and clients live a healthy, gluten-free lifestyle, and she works hard to advocate for those living with celiac disease or following a ... Read More
What to Do When the Naysayer in Your Life is Someone Close to You
Last month I wrote an article about the value of having a strong support system called, Run with the Motors and Leave the Anchors Behind. This post covered the importance of mindfully choosing who we share our hopes and business dreams with and how a strong support system is the safety net that all work-at-home women need. In the ... Read More
How to Solve the 10 Biggest Career Reinvention Mistakes
Career reinvention can be a complicated and lengthy process, especially if you are unprepared. Before you begin your career reinvention, consider these commonly made mistakes and how to solve them. Avoiding these potential pitfalls may help make your reinvention as smooth and successful as possible. 1. Quitting your job without ... Read More
