Category Archives: Midlife Career Change

Midlife Career Change: How Do You Discover Your Passion?

In an article published on the Next Avenue Web site, Nancy Collamer writes” “When you read about switching jobs or fields, career coaches often say, “Follow your passion.” That’s solid advice in theory, but putting it into practice isn’t quite … Continue reading

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Midlife Career Change: 15 Signs It’s Time to Switch Jobs

Recently a reader emailed me about a post on another blog that she thought fits with some of what I have been writing about midlife career change.  The post is titled “15 Signs It’s Time to Switch Jobs.”  I think … Continue reading

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Thinking of a Midlife Career Change? Get “The Encore Career Handbook”

Today I want to write about a new book that I have run across called “The Encore Career Handbook: How to Make a Living and a Difference in the Second Half of Life.”  To be honest, I have not yet … Continue reading

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It’s Time to Review 2012 – and Plan for 2013

Friends- First, I want to wish you a happy holiday season.  If you are of the Jewish persuasion (as I am), you have just come to the end of Chanukah.  If you are a Christian, then you have Christmas to … Continue reading

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More baby boomers seek meaningful second careers

I am always on the lookout for articles that tell about people who have made a successful midlife career change.  People who are going through or considering a second career tell me that it is helpful to read about others … Continue reading

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Taking Action, Even When You’re Not Exactly Sure What To Do!

In my last blog post, I wrote about how easy it is to do nothing when we are unsure of ourselves as we contemplate something like a midlife career change.  I discovered this great video where Jack Canfield talks about … Continue reading

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JUST DON’T DO SOMETHING; SIT THERE!!

Unfortunately, that’s what a lot of us do when faced with a daunting challenge such as a midlife career change.  When we are in a situation that we are not happy with, it can be difficult to know what the … Continue reading

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Some good advice about a midlife career change

Going through a midlife career change can be tough.  In this article, the author gives some really good advice to a 58-year-old woman who was downsized and is having a hard time finding a job.  I know it’s good advice … Continue reading

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What impact do you want to have?

When you are considering or are currently engaged in a midlife career change, it can be really helpful to ask yourself about what impact you want to have on the world.  Of course, this might not be one of your … Continue reading

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Midlife Career Change: What’s Important to You in Your New Career?

I have written in the past about how important it is to clarify your work values when you embark on a midlife career change.  That way you are very clear about what is most important to you in your new … Continue reading

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