Traditional career change says, “Begin with your passion. Identify your strengths.”
I agree.
The next step, you hear, is, ‘Find a career where you can use your strengths.”
I disagree.
Usually you can find many ways to use your strength. You’re a good organizer? No need to start your own organizing firm. Chances are you will find a […]

Q: I would like to get into college teaching, after several year in corporate life. I have no teaching experience but have made lots of presentation.
A. I’ve taught college level courses as full-time, tenured and adjunct faculty. I’ve taught online and offline, in classrooms and conference rooms. So I love this question.
(1) You absolutely need […]

OK, I’ve tried to avoid writing anything that could be considered cute or whimsical. I’ve relegated animal tales to my dog’s blog, MidlifeDog.com
So feel feel to skip this entry. I just couldn’t resist,
My new cat, Ophelia, looks like a big fuzzy basketball. At nine years and 17 pounds, she’s the oldest of my furry […]

In the US News Blog On Careers, someone named “Andrew G.R.” wrote:
“…I can’t help but wonder if many jobs are designed to beat us all into idea submission. It just seems so much easier to show up, do what they want you to do, and go home. “
He’s got a point. Very few employers reward […]

Recently I was jolted out of my own comfort zone by two changes. They seem small to outsiders but they affected my work rhythm and routine.
First, my senior cat began heading downhill. She had been with me almost 14-1/2 years, and she was listed as 5 when I adopted her. That’s just over 1/4 of […]

When you lose an executive position - especially if you’re fairly senior in age and rank - finding your next position will be a challenge. You may be especially marketable. You might even be recruited. But if you’re out there searching on your own, the experience can be long, difficult and traumatic.
The answer, some experts […]

Recently I caught a televised talk by Steven Greenhouse, author of a new book, badly titled The Big Squeeze. See http://www.yourmidlifecareer.com/bigsqueeze.html
If you want to know why it’s a bad title, just google “Big Squeeze” in any search engine. See what comes up.
Greenhouse warn that workers at all levels face increasing pressures from employers. For […]