How happy careers make even bad work days good

Dave, an account manager at a large retail organization in Hartford, was scheduled to meet me in Old Saybrook a few weeks ago for a career counseling session.  He called to say he was under the weather but could meet by Skype.  He noted that he didn’t like going to work on days he was […]

Do you want to have a happy life? If so, you must have a happy career.

“It sucks but it pays the bills.”  Jerry said.  We were at a fundraiser in Greenwich, CT as he lamented that the thought of going to work that Monday was already bumming it out on Saturday. Most people wouldn’t feel sorry for Jerry.  He’s a multi-millionaire.  But I did.  He was hurting. Money not only […]

College Expense: A significant career and financial decision

I met with my accountant yesterday.  During tax time, he meets with his Connecticut clientele and hears concerns about their financial decision.  He’s interested in my work as a career counselor and relayed that many of his clients are very worried about both college cost and the college investment. Many Connecticut parents are spending $100-$300,000 […]

Career Counseling Should Be Mandatory For Young Adults

A few years ago, I met with a 20 year old from Fairfield, CT.   As we were in a career counseling session, I asked her what her parents did for work so I could understand her general sense of potential jobs.  She did not know and said what other students have touched upon: “they never […]

Career Counseling To Ensure Good Mental Health

In the last few months, I have had several wives call Career Counseling Connecticut on behalf of their husbands.  The stories are reasonably similar.  Their husbands had career paths, often with large companies, and were laid off either due to companies leaving Connecticut or due to what has become the normal restructuring mode of all […]