What to Do When You Are Stuck We have a number of members of the Career Pivot online community who are just flat stuck. They are paralyzed by indecision because they either have too many choices or are not knowledgeable enough to make a decision. They choose to stay stuck. Yes, doing nothing is a […]
The Challenges and Strategies of Changing Industries [Updated]
Changing Industries Many of you are or should be thinking of changing industries. Creative destruction is wreaking havoc on so many industries that if you are not looking – you should be. I have written multiple posts on the need to be vigilant: Living in a “Career Disaster Area” at the Age of 65 Surviving […]
3 Signs You Are a Closet Introvert and What to Do! [Updated]
Closet Introvert I will admit that I am a closet introvert! I am not alone. There are many of you out there who appear to be extroverts but are really closet introverts. Is there a 12-step program for this condition? Why do naturally introverted people start behaving like extroverts? They get paid to be extroverted! […]
Do You Have a Plan B for Your Career [Updated]
Do You Have a Plan B for Your Career? You have probably been told that you should have a Plan B. What if something does not work out? How about having a Plan B for your career? I entered the job market in the 1970s when I expected to work for one employer for most […]
Over Sixty and Out of Work – Options [Updated]
Over Sixty and Out of Work Being over sixty and out of work can be a very daunting experience. I want to expose some issues and then offer options. Your Home is Your Castle Home ownership has been a tenant of being middle class. Unfortunately, we have traditionally recovered from recessions by moving to where […]
‘Playing it Safe’ in Your Career is the New Risky [Updated]
Are you Playing it Safe? If so, that is pretty risky! Are you ‘Playing it Safe’ with your Career? We live in a world where creative destruction has accelerated. If you are not aware of creative destruction then I suggest you read my post: Surviving Creative Destruction in the 2nd Half of Life first. We live in […]
Career Pivot When in Crisis, Is a Bad Idea
Career Pivot When in Crisis, Is a Bad Idea When you are in crisis mode it is often one of the worst times to make big career decisions. I was contacted by a 50+ year woman this last week about the uncertainty in her career. She had spent 15-20 years in a dying industry, print […]
Find a Problem to Solve. That Will Lead to a Job.
Find a Problem to Solve? I have had a number of discussions with clients and client prospects in the past year about finding a problem to solve rather than looking for that next job. As many of us reach the end of a career, we start looking for what is next. Our natural instinct is […]
“Advice” – The Magic Word in Managing Your Career
“Advice” is the Magic Word When someone comes to you and asks for some advice, do you ever turn them down? Probably not. In fact, you probably take it as a compliment! What is the best way to approach a contact for help with your career? Ask for advice? I use this in a larger […]