Just came across a book Grown-up’s Guide to Running Away From Home: Making a New Life Abroad by Rosanne Knorr. The title of this book is somewhat misleading: it’s really a detailed guide to overseas relocation. Knorr’s book gets 5 stars simply because it does what it promises: offers a straightforward guide to those who […]
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Financial planning for a job loss
When you lose your job, the first question that comes to mind is, “How will I survive financially?” I haven’t seen much good advice for dealing with the financial side of career change, but I like this article: http://www.fpanet.org/public/tools/jobloss.cfm#steps Some points I especially like: Cobra may not be your best option for health insurance. Make […]
Two ways to screw up a job search…
Found this in another blog. In sum, to screw up your job search: Don’t say what you want Don’t want what you say Read more: http://tinyurl.com/56n6vy
“Just one more thing…”
I once got a call from a life coach looking for a new career. I agreed to talk for 15 minutes at no charge. As we got into the conversation, she mentioned that she was talking to 21 coaches before making up her mind. She followed up our call with a dozen more questions I […]
First 90 days after a layoff
I just ran across a pretty good Wall Street Journal article What To Do After a Layoff by Erin Chambers. Read it here. Essentially, the advice is: Don’t hide (this is tough). Get a sense of energy and momentum. Get your references in gear. Line up the resources you’ll need: financial planners, career coaches, recruiters […]
Watching more of the Carrier PBS series…
One of the senior crewmen marvels at the willingness of junior crew to work so hard for so little compensation. I think he’s just thinking of monetary rewards. Sure, you could work at McDonald’s for minimum wage, but you’re not working towards qualifications. For many, the Nimitz is a floating school. It’s a way to […]