In my previous post, I talked about what to do after experiencing an unexpected layoff, providing advice for those who’ve recently been laid off in the early stages of a recession. For those who are still employed, I want to share some tips to help you be better prepared, in
A layoff can happen at any time, and as the year draws to a close, we can expect to see more layoffs. While this may sound like gloom and doom, there are some positive ways to handle a potential layoff, and successfully make a new career move. 6 ways to
Making a career change can seem daunting when you know it’s necessary, but aren’t sure what the change should entail. It’s important to be as strategic as possible, instead of stumbling into something new that may or may not work out. One of the first steps in exploring what is
When most people are first starting out in their careers, they picture their career paths as straight, and on the climb uphill to the top of their fields. When they’re in the middle to end of their careers, they look back and see twists, turns, steep drop-offs, and even loops
If you’ve been reading this blog for a good amount of time, you’re probably familiar with my client Robert. When he first came to me, he was stuck in a corporate nightmare job. Some evenings, Robert would find himself curled up in the fetal position and near tears at the
When I go paddle boarding on the lake or river, I first try to predict what the conditions will be like by using the tools I have at my fingertips. This includes a lake information app indicating the speed of the current, a weather app predicting wind speeds, and an
The “Great Resignation” is in full effect due to the disruption of the pandemic, which has dramatically changed the job market. Workers, especially mid-career employees, are re-evaluating their careers. This re-evaluation has led to many employees resigning from their current jobs for various reasons. The biggest reason is due to
Last week I had a client who landed several interviews and job offers. Once she got past her initial excitement, she admitted some feelings of fear and nervousness. You might wonder why she’d feel nervous or scared about having numerous opportunities coming her way at once. But these feelings can
In recent weeks, I’ve had several people contact me to begin a new job search. The reason they’re now looking is because their current company no longer needs to enforce remote work, due to the decline of COVID. Therefore, employers are now requiring employees to return to the office. For
Along with honoring those who died for our freedom, this past weekend marked the unofficial beginning of summer. Summer is a time to enjoy many freedoms. This includes the freedom to some much-needed time off from work. I enjoyed my time off this past week with family and friends, and
The other day I heard from a previous potential client. We had originally spoken last fall about his desire to look for another job, but then he decided to stay with his current company to try to make it work. Now he’s reaching back out because this approach hasn’t turned
Recently, one of Keith Urban’s guitarists was telling me, and several others, about how the forced shutdown of concert tours due to COVID-19 has changed his career plan for the better. Since being forced off tour, he said he realized how much more he wants to be home with his
