When we hate our work, why don’t we change careers? Why do so many of us stay stuck, resigned to a life that doesn’t fit us? Many of us fear the time in between one career and another, that shaky time when we don’t know exactly who we are or what we do. We’d do … Continue Reading »
How Much Is A Good Commute Worth?
Probably more than we think. Columbia, Md, is the 27th most congested city in the nation, with drivers losing 32 hours a year sitting in bad traffic, according to a recent study. For my clients in my area, a long commute is almost a given. I talk to people who have hit the jackpot occasionally, and … Continue Reading »
4 Jedi Mind Tricks to Beat Job Hunt Procrastination
It’s September, a great time to start job hunting. Maybe you vowed two weeks ago to get that resume in shape, but you haven’t touched it yet. Maybe you planned to make that call to that contact, but you haven’t had the time. You’re procrastinating on some element of your job hunt. Here are my … Continue Reading »
How to Beat Burnout Without Changing Your Job
When you’re burned out, all you want is move on. You daydream about a life far different from the one you have now. An event planner fantasizes about becoming a hermit. A plumber imagines hitting it big as a singer. Or maybe you’re so tired you don’t have a dream anymore, just a desire to … Continue Reading »
It’s Hot: Don’t Make Any Big Career Decisions
We consider a lot of factors when making big career decisions, but should we consider the temperature outside? Katherine Milkman, a University of Pennsylvania behavioral scientist, recently wrote in The Washington Post that hot weather can lead to bad decision-making. Crime goes up, and road rage incidents increase, she reports. Baseball players even intentionally hit batters more often during … Continue Reading »
Stand Out in the Job Hunt with Storytelling
When you’re starting a job hunt, you want to capture the attention of the hiring managers, but it can be difficult to decide what parts of your background to highlight. By using principles of good storytelling, you can stand out as a job candidate. The first thing we often ask someone we meet is “What do … Continue Reading »
The Need for Reflection in Our Careers
Reflection is the foundation of career change, but so few of us practice it regularly, myself included. It’s tough when you’re stressed out, overworked, burned out people. The last thing you want to do is sit and “reflect” at the end of the day when Netflix is calling. Dr. Spencer Niles, a dean at The College William … Continue Reading »
There’s No Such Thing as the Right Job
So many people ask me to help them find the right job. They think in terms of finding the best fit, but there’s no such thing as the right job anymore. The working world is changing too fast. Mergers and takeovers happen overnight, and even if you find the perfect job for you, it could change … Continue Reading »
How to Identify Your (Mid) Career Options
Identifying your career options when you’re in the middle of your career can be tricky. You probably can’t afford to start at the bottom rung of a new career ladder. So how do you explore but stay in the same salary and benefits ballpark so you can pay your mortgage? Lattice, not Ladder If you’re mid-career, you need … Continue Reading »
Three Ways Job Hunting is like Cooking Dinner
Cooking dinner at the end of a long day can get messy, and as Tim Gunn used to say, sometimes you’ve just got to make it work. Here’s three reasons why hunting for you next job is like cooking dinner: You Substitute Ingredients I’m a recipe follower, not a creative cook, but even I have … Continue Reading »
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