2.
Too late to go back to school?
I’m too old?
Not smart enough?
No body will hire me?
Disabled veterans… don’t get hired?
What’s realistic about income expectations?
3.
Where do you start ?
Some vocational & skills assessments !
Begins with (2) very important
questions…
Who am I now ?
What do I want to do with the rest of my
life? What’s realistic ?
What’s the best education for my goals ?
How can I get my head to agree with my
Heart?
4.
Begins with Skills and Inventory Assessment
Good Council & Preparation for ___________?
Self knowledge & the courage to start over.
Willingness to try new things.
Adventurous Spirit and unstoppable attitude
Guerilla Job Search and Marketing Strategy.
Part-time or Fulltime?
Self employed or company Employee?
5.
Books Listed:
Successful Recareering by Joyce A. Schwarz
Follow Your Heart by Andrew Matthews
48 Days To The Work You Love by Dan Miller
What Color is Your Parachute; Richard N. Bolles
Websites:
APA Reference
CLAY, Rebecca A. (2003)
Researchers replace midlife myths with facts
Job changes and stress management can positively affect midlife health.
April 2003, Vol 34, No. 4
http://www.apa.org/monitor/apr03/researchers.aspx
APA Reference
Martin, B. (2011). The Mid-Life Crisis: An Opportunity in Disguise?. Psych Central.
Retrieved on December 3, 2013, from http://psychcentral.com/lib/the-mid-lifecrisis-an-opportunity-in-disguise/00010442