Patrice Payne - January 20, 2012
You all remember my good friend, Jan. Unemployed for a period of time lasting much longer than she ever wanted, she hung in there; got a job, lost a job and finally landed the job she really wanted. I think of Jan’s tenacity often and because we’re friends, I chat with her occasionally about my frustrations with unemployment.
Leia Francisco - January 11, 2012
Life transitions can deepen our wisdom and broaden our horizons. By “transitions,” I mean your responses to life changes that affect your roles, perceptions, and situations in significant ways. Job loss, changes in health, a geographic move, death of a loved one, a new career, shifts within a family—all these can create strong emotional reactions that alter your thinking and functioning.
Ask - Jeff Winters - December 7, 2011
I am seriously considering starting my own business by opening a tropical fish store. It has been a hobby of mine for many years and I am very knowledgeable and I am passionate about the hobby. How should I begin?
Cher Forman - July 22, 2011
Hello, Cher - I probably don´t fit your standard mold. I´m 67, currently working in a full time job which I don´t think is particularly secure. I´ve worked for 30+ years in the IT field as a software developer, and, now for 10+ years as a project manager. Most of this time was as a contractor. I don´t have any emotional issues about age discrimination, no self-confidence issues. The job boards work fine for finding contract jobs, and even in this bad economy I´ve gotten interviews. I figure it takes about 10 interviews to get one contract job. What I am is just damned tired of going through this process once or twice a year. I would really like to start my own business and get some independence and control (and some enjoyment). Any suggestions here? I don´t have a lot of money to invest in this, or time I´ve got a 10 and 15 year old who keep me busy. But, I´ve got a lot of motivation, and can make the time. Thanks for any suggestions. Also, I assume this is confidential
Patrice Payne - June 15, 2011
Last time I wrote about my good friend, Jan, and how she won a job by breaking her own rules and with relentless tenacity she finally heard the long awaited phrase, “Yes, you’ve got the job!” Unfortunately, her personal experience has mirrored the same unemployment statistics of late. One day, you hear of optimistic figures that show a decline in the newly unemployed and the next day you hear that the increase is due in part to
Cher Forman - May 19, 2011
I´m 57 and have been out of work for almost 9 months and my career plan is in shambles. I haven´t really started my job search in earnest yet. My big debate is whether it makes sense to go back to school and earn a degree in an industry projected to be in high demand (MRI tech, or some other area where there are current candidate shortages) or attempt to return to "the past". I´ve been a Marketing Communications manager for several major financial/ professional services organizations, and frankly, could use a change. But not sure which way to go at this point. You offer great advice - you need a plan, and I just can´t decide on one that I´m comfortable with.
Cher Forman - April 27, 2011
Belle is 51 and ready to embark on the final chapter of her career with a move to Information Technology. She needs some job search help to know how to find his new job, and, by the way, how will she know if a new employer will pay her tuition expense?
Patrice Payne - April 8, 2011
Shhhh...I have a very private career that I´d like to share with you. Few people know that in addition to all those office jobs I´ve held, I also have a job writing reports for a Private Investigator. [...]
Patrice Payne - March 18, 2011
One place older workers can look for a career idea is the food service industry. As long as you have the physical stamina, adding food server to your career plan can turn out to be quite enjoyable. And when Epsom salts fail to heal your tired feet, then you can become [...]
Ross Schmidt - February 22, 2011
job at a Fortune 200 financial institution in San Francisco. In addition, Matt wasn’t
Leia Francisco - February 14, 2011
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Patrice Payne - February 4, 2011
A black tie affair. Two thousand dollars a plate. A prominent physician and a notable figure in the world of sports were hosting a private gala to be held at an upscale, chic restaurant. They wanted the occasion to have that ´special touch´, so they requested to have the invitations handwritten. But, where would the event planner find such a person?
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