If you’ve been in the workforce for a while now, you’ve likely experienced a range of workplace cultures. You probably have experienced workplaces from the “meh” to the toxic, and maybe even a great one or two. Workplace culture is not static; it ebbs and flows in response to external pressures and new or changing leadership. Workplaces that once were steeped in … [Read more...]
3 Most Important Things to Do When You Leave Corporate to Start Your Business
In January of 2020, I made the decision to leave a lucrative job in a technology company to start my own business. The problem was, I didn’t know exactly what kind of business I wanted to start. I had not built a side hustle or prepared for a seamless transition. All I knew is that I had a dream to create, express, and share in a way that I couldn’t when I was aligned to one … [Read more...]
5 Signs Your Job is Boring You and It’s Time to Make a Change
Is your job boring you so much that it's affecting your performance at work and your life at home? If you've lost your passion for your job, then the simple tasks you used to gladly do on a daily basis can become emotionally and physically draining. Those negative feelings can affect your relationships at work and at home. They can also affect your health and your overall … [Read more...]
5 Telling Signs that You Need to Become an Entrepreneur
It took me years to start my journey of becoming an entrepreneur! There were a series of things that occurred that I didn't pay attention to until after I began to really take the idea of becoming an entrepreneur seriously. The reason for that was the same reason why so many others have not started their journeys as well. I wasn't listening. I was too busy complaining, … [Read more...]
Freelance Files: From Patient Care to Medical Writing
Doctors, nurses, and other hands-on health care workers deal with high degrees of stress and burnout. The good news is that if you’re sick of patient care (pardon the pun), you don’t have to flee the medical profession completely. Medical writing makes a great second act for doctors and nurses who have the right credentials. A Real-Life Story Mandy Armitage, MD, was … [Read more...]
The Need for 2-in-1 Hybrid Talent
My parents worked the same job for 35 years. Chances are, so did yours! Each of their career paths, once chosen, existed in its own great silo. Once an accountant, retired as an accountant! Fortunately, that does not have to be your case. Today, career sites are replete with interesting examples of job postings that combine different streams of specialties. This new … [Read more...]
10 Signs you Need a Career Change
Sponsored by Evocca College: People often think that when they enter the work force, that’s it. Yes, you might gradually move up the chain of command, but is this even the industry you want to be in? Below are 10 signs that you actually might need an entire career change. 1. Learning on the Brain If you’re spending a large portion of your day Googling universities and … [Read more...]
Sponsored Video: Change Your Career, Pursue Your Passion and Gain Your Independence
Has your career stalled? Are you feeling unmotivated, frustrated, or burned out? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you should know that you’re not alone. Most people feel this way at some point in their careers, but fortunately, there are ways to reinvent yourself and your career. Taking the risk to change your career and pursue your passion is one of … [Read more...]