Happy Career Choices: “I’m Doing What I Should Be Doing.”
In writing Career Path of Abundance, I spoke not only with my Career Counseling Connecticut’s clients but also a couple of hundred friends and acquaintances throughout Connecticut and elsewhere about their careers.The subtitle of the book: Career Wisdom For Idealists Seeking Happiness and Success stems from my view that a good career should provide both career […]
Ex-NFL Star Illustrates The Importance of Purposeful Careers
Eddie George is about to embark on a second career. Football fans likely recognize the name. He won the Heisman Trophy, awarded to the college football player of the year, while he was at Ohio State, was a 4 time Pro Bowl running back in the NFL. He’s been famous since his early college days […]
Why the stock market plunge is another reason to take control of your career
“Our 401k plan is the last good benefit we have and one of the only reasons I stay.” Pat said in relation to the dwindling corporate perks at his Stamford, CT company. Pat really wanted to go out on his own. I explained that SEPs (self-employment pensions) are actually way better than any 401k. Like […]
Our Good Fortune Enables Career Change
“Due to the frigid weather, we have opened up town center for anyone in need of heat…” so began the voice mail from Madison’s Town Selectman. I recall similar messages of “we can help” during Hurricane Sandy and Tropical Storm Irene from officials from Old Saybrook (where I live and have an office) and Madison […]
Career Change 2016
“I really hope I’ll have a new career by the turn of the century.” my friend Andrew said about his unhappy law firm job in New Haven. The year was 1999. So there were a lot of lame jokes about changing things next century.“If I’m still doing this by year end, I may need to […]
Career Change: When the pain of staying exceeds the pain of movement
“I finally had enough.” Stan said. Having endured 14 years of low enjoyment, high pressure, work at a large corporation in Stamford, CT, Stan said that he had stayed so long because thoughts of leaving either left him confused or anxious. Finally, after a so-so year end review, he thought to himself that he had […]
3 Career Resolutions for Connecticut Career Changers in 2016
Yes, many people never stick to resolutions. But the start of the year is a healthy time to take affirmative steps to a happier career. 1. I will spend time in meaningful career exploration. The missing ingredient for most every career seeker is the lack of meaningful time they spend exploring other career possibilities. One […]