Category: Career Change Mindset
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Learning in Isolation: Why Community is the key to Growth
It’s no great revelation that many Americans struggle with social isolation in the ironically named age of “social” media. Many hopeful career changers find themselves trying to break into not just a new industry, but a new culture that they are an outsider to. It can be overwhelming—insider jargon you aren’t familiar with, news that…
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The Best Careers to Break Into In Your Thirties
When I decided to leave restaurants at 34, the first question I asked myself was: “What can I realistically transition into?” Not “What’s my dream job?” Not “What am I passionate about?” But what could I actually get hired to do in the next few months without going back to school for four years? I…
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Make a Real Career Change and Stop Starting Over
If you’re stuck in a career restart cycle, constantly starting over in your 30s with new cities, new jobs, new plans, you’re not alone. I’ve restarted my life more times than I can count. New city. New job. New plan. New version of myself that was definitely going to work out this time. For years,…
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Stop Chasing Passion – Unless you Like Burning Out
I grew up believing that “follow your passion” was the key to a good life. My parents didn’t want me ending up like them; stressed out, overworked, too tired to enjoy the pool they worked so hard to afford. My teachers never encouraged us to become accountants or sales reps. I guess it was more…
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No, 30 Is Not Too Old to Change Careers (Stop Being Dramatic, Start Being Practical)
It’s never a fun thought to realize you are the same age as your parents when they had you. Comparison is the thief of joy, but how can you not compare yourself to others? When you have friends who are starting families, buying houses, and moving into well-paying roles, it’s hard not to look at…