Is your twentysomething waiting for career to happen?
My next book focuses on parents, specifically “how can parents help their twentysomethings find happy and successful careers?” One of the bigger challenges facing parents is the implicit programming that occurs in our K-college system. Every year, change – often massive change – just happened. The 4th grader may have had a terrible teacher but […]
Back to work: Do you feel renewed, flat, or dread?
Having experienced all three emotions in relation to work, I urge those who do not feel renewed to consider a career change. Much of Connecticut, post-Labor Day, is experiencing the back to work blues. Some feel flat. This is a low feeling related to boredom and lack of inspiration. Some feel dread. Having to see […]
Back to the salt mine?
When I was an associate at a large law firm, one of the partners would end social discussions by saying “back to the salt mine.” That was hardly the most inspiring way to get his associates back to billing hours and, while certainly hyperbolic as I’m sure working in comfy offices beats working in sweltering […]
Labor Day: Excited to go back to work tomorrow?
The collective groan through the Connecticut coast is not merely from students heading back to school but also from their parents heading back to work. For the minority who like their work, you would likely agree with the following: (1) Spending quality time with family and friends is better than work (2) Spending quality time […]
Career Fit: Einstein would not be hired as a secretary
“I don’t understand why I’m not even getting interviews,” Sue said. My credentials are far above what’s required. Sue then went on to describe a half-dozen job postings where she seemingly she exceeded the criteria noted for the job. She then broke down… ‘I’m smart….sorry to sound conceited… but I’m really smart and these people […]
End of summer: Time to invest in career change
As I have written elsewhere, Connecticut summers are idyllic. Indeed, I am tired of the anti-Connecticut rhetoric I hear from some. I am not a native Connecticut resident and am not prone to tribalism. But I will say that Connecticut deserves its 20th century reputation as among the best states to live and I hope […]
So when exactly will you change your career?
When I wrote Career Path of Abundance, I came into contact with readers throughout the country, well beyond my Connecticut brethren. I meet with these clients virtually. This almost always means the meetings are less frequent. One of my clients in California – I’ll call her Donna – has scheduled meetings about once every two years. […]
Connecticut Career Seekers: September 2019 is the time to change
Connecticut summers are idyllic. For someone who spent the first 33 years living outside New York city, then in Philadelphia, and Washington, DC, I assure my now Connecticut brethren that we have it really good! Our quality of life, our beaches, and our generally laid back lifestyle (at least compared to Northeastern cities makes me […]
Is your career “same old, same old?”
I was recently giving a speech to young career seekers. In relation to what I know was their anxiety, I discussed embracing intensity. I suggested looking at the eyes of some older people. Their life force has depleted. Why? Stagnation. “Same old, same old.” I hear that phrase from too many people my age. When […]
End of summer: You – and you alone – have to change your career
Our education system is rightly attacked for many reasons. The lack of career education, the mismatch between what we learn and what is needed in the work world, and the minimal amount of skill development K-12 provides for employment are huge issues. One issue that goes unnoticed but is equally responsible for career unhappiness: our […]