Several of my readers have asked about resources for moving from corporate life to self-employment. I just discovered one book, published about 7 months ago: Career Renegade by Jonathan Fields This is one of the most realistic and up-to-date books I’ve found. You can get it from the library, your bookstore or Amazon. The link […]
Career Change
Back to School as a Professor (Adjunct Style)
If you are involved in a mid-life career change or a long job search, you may be getting advice to expand your horizons and try new fields. Recently the New York Times suggested that career changers explore the possibility of adjunct teaching. Read the full article here. The article makes some good points. First, teaching […]
Mid-Life Career Strategy: Does an MBA Make Sense For Career Planning?
Mid-life career changers often consider returning to school. Here are 3 reasons why you might consider getting an MBA… and when you might consider doing something else. (1) Supplementing skills in a field where you are already successful. An MBA degree has become extremely popular as a second degree to supplement an existing specialty. For […]
Is your career feeling sluggish and unmotivated?
Could your career use a 30 day “Wow it’s time to do something different and I want to get out there and start winning games….instead of sitting on the sidelines and watching others score the points?” I just opened the doors to a totally awesome new un-program. Here’s the concept: Who?: Any midlife, mid-career professional […]
Time Management for Mid-Life Career Change
Mid-life career changers often feel totally overwhelmed when they contemplate all the things they have to do. In fact, the reason most career change fizzles is related to lack of time. If you’re working 40 to 50 hours a week, how will you squeeze in your search for a new career? And where do you […]
Finding a new Mid-Life Career : Med School at Age 51
A Canadian CEO, Brian Levy, returned to medical school after his corporate job went sour. To be sure, he enjoyed a number of advantages. He’d left corporate life with a package of $11 million. He drives to the hospital in a Lexus. But his profs say he works harder and he’s the most prepared for […]