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 | Feb 1, 2022 | Career Growth, Career Transitions
Upskilling is a way to become more successful in your job or your career by increasing your skills and knowledge. I was an Accountant at an early part of my career. And I was promoted to Accounting Manager with a staff of 20, but I had no idea how to...
by Irene Marshall | Jan 18, 2022 | Career Growth, Job Offers
Everyone would like to make more money, but sometimes an enticing opportunity might not actually be a good deal. A client came to me and said he was satisfied with his job and not actively looking for something else. Buta good friend and coworker went to another...