Career happiness: Find Your People

Stacy noted that she never felt comfortable around her colleagues. Largely because she was good at math and was pushed by her parents to find a career path, Stacy went to UCONN for engineering. She never fit in with her classmates and, while finding work in Connecticut was easy because as she put it “Connecticut […]

Getting unstuck

“I’m stuck.”  Paul, a 25-year-old insurance analyst in New Haven, Connecticut, called to say that he had no idea what to do next. “I graduated with a degree in business. I have a decent job. But I’m not happy and I can see that I probably won’t be that successful in this business either.  The […]

Are you so skeptical that you stop yourself from getting help?

Most people who call me know me through their own sources. Those who find me through a web search for career counselors in Connecticut usually read my articles or watch me in media appearances or read my books. Each type eagerly seeks out help.  While many naturally wonder if I can help them, they enter with […]

The joy of finding your career path

I live in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. We have acres of woods behind our house.  There are no trails.  I actually prefer the unfettered nature as I go on my long walks.  Given my innately horrible sense of direction, my penchant for getting lost in thought and not paying attention to where I’m wandering, I should […]

“Career” equals many years of “life”

I have an old friend who has a wonderful wife and two terrific kids. He has excellent relationships with his neighbors and extended family and friends. His health, finances, and psychological make-up are all in good shape.  He has it all but he called me in semi-depressed state.  I can’t believe I’m turning 50 and […]