by Irene Marshall | May 12, 2022 | Career Growth, Career Transitions
Do people sometimes retire too early? Why does it matter? I met two interesting people when I recently went on a Mississippi River paddlewheel steamship cruise from New Orleans to Memphis. They told me similar stories about their careers. Many people are eligible for...
by Irene Marshall | Mar 15, 2022 | Career Growth, Job Search
It’s a common phrase, but what does “Out of your comfort zone” mean for both your personal and professional life? You can get stuck in your comfort zone and need a push to go through fear, learning, and growth. Comfort Zone > Fear Zone > Learning Zone >...
by Irene Marshall | Feb 3, 2022 | Career Growth, Career Transitions
How can you move from one type of job to another? If you need to learn new things to do the work, you might need “reskilling.” Some employers can move people within the company this way. Or you might need reskilling to go to a different job or career in a different...
by Irene Marshall | Dec 16, 2021 | Career Growth, Career Transitions, Interviews, Job Offers, Job Search
Have you ever applied for a job that you were well qualified for, but then the company hired someone who was already an employee? That can be frustrating if you are already in the middle of the hiring process and an internal employee is unexpectedly brought into the...
by Irene Marshall | Dec 14, 2021 | Career Growth, Career Transitions
Have you ever had a “transition” job? This is basically defined as a short-tenured job that is taken to keep a flow of cash coming in, even if the job itself is not on the desired career path. So what are some examples: ✓ You have relocated and...