At some point in everyone’s career, we have all imagined taking an extended break from working. Whether you hate your job and have the overwhelming desire to scream “I quit!!!” and storm out, or a quieter desire to get out of the daily grind and enjoy more free time to focus on your family and passions —it’s a fantasy we can all relate to.
So, you’re dreaming of making a career change? Congrats, that is so exciting! But … also extremely scary, right? Trust me; I get it. After so many years focused on a specific career or industry, it’s hard to imagine starting fresh and doing something else. And even if you can imagine it,…
Let’s face it: the professional arena can be challenging for anyone to navigate, most especially for women. From overcoming gender biases and stereotypes to the art of balancing work and personal life, women face many different hurdles in their professional journeys. No matter where you are in your career path,…
“I feel like I’m going through a really bad breakup,” I admitted with a nervous chuckle. This was my standard reply for weeks after leaving my company of 19 years. Even though I left on my own terms and was confident that it was the right choice, it was still…
Are you finding your weekend is getting cut short? One minute you’re making Sunday morning pancakes and enjoying time with loved ones; the next you find yourself making a mental note to email that TPS report first thing Monday morning. And unfortunately, once that stream of thought begins, you may…
Friday was my last day in my corporate job. At 5:02pm, I logged off my standard-issued IBM Thinkpad, walked out of my home office and shut the door on my nearly 19 year career with one company. And then I proceeded to bawl my eyes out for the next hour…