Is making a midlife career change right for you? My real question to you is…is it ever the right time to take a career risk? To follow your dream? To regret-proof your life? You may not think so…for so many reasons! Some might say that midlife complicates things like your career. You know, all...
Continue readingEP #61: How to Find Joy when you Quit your Job without a Plan, Interview with Rose Schmidt
What You’ll Learn from this Episode about How to Find Joy in Midlife when You Quit Your Job without a Plan with Rose Schmidt: How to find joy in midlife when you quit your job without a plan. How a wake up call can really push you forward when you’re hesitant about change. How...
Continue readingWhy my layoff was the best surprise ever!
When I received a layoff notice five years ago this week, it was an unwelcome surprise. I was minding my own business, deep in thought at work when I got the knock at my door. I was told, “I need you for a meeting.” Even though I was caught off guard, I knew instantly...
Continue readingAfraid to leave your “good” job because of golden handcuffs?
My job situation felt like golden-handcuffs. When someone referred to our work situation as “golden handcuffs,” I totally understood what she meant. My job was too good to leave. When I was 18, I had a summer job at a bank. My job was to verify income claims of credit card applicants. Because of...
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