“What You Want to Do” Must Be Decided Before “Where You Want to Get”

“I want a flexible job.” said a working mother from Madison, CT. “I want to actually like what I do for work.” a young 24 year old from Fairfield, CT wrote. “I want… I want… I want…” I understand and empathize with this mindset.  I’m not implying that my career counseling clients who voice their […]

Worried About Your Career Unhappiness? Do Something About It!

I love my work, and in some cases my clients can clearly see that. More than a few have expressed envy for this.  ”I wish I could be happy at work. I am anxious or stressed nearly every day, not knowing what I am going to do for my career.” I too have experienced this feeling. […]

Looking For “a job”? Not Good Enough!

You are not going to get hired if you are just looking for “a job”. Employers seek to hire people who are on specific career paths. Case Study: An unemployed but well qualified 32 year old woman from Westport, CT was surprised that she was not landing interviews for entry level data entry/business administration positions.  […]

Unhappy With Your Current Job or Career? You Are Not Alone!

It is not uncommon to be unhappy with your job.  As a result, people can waste a lot of time torturing themselves about how unhappy they are at work. This presents a tremendous challenge and mental battle for many.  If you are lucky enough to have genuine work friend that you can discuss your work-related […]