We’ve all heard of 5 Year Plans, but how many people actually have one? If you’re looking for inspiration to set long-term goals, we have just the thing. Create a 70 Year Plan with Simon Jarvis and work towards sustainable fulfilment. 5 Year Plan? Pah! Experience has shown I’m more likely to book a trip […]
The precursor to considering a change of career is discontent. Sometimes we suffer years of it before we take action. We humans are complex creatures, but getting to the bottom of your ennui is the foundation to creating a better life. Sometimes people make massive changes to create a different work life only to realise […]
Working in the corporate sector may seem like selling one’s very soul! However, a stint outside the non-profit sector could help you be more effective in the ‘do good’ sphere.
Don’t like the work you’re doing now? Unclear about your calling? Need a fresh perspective on your purpose?
You’re miserable at work, but you can’t let them down. You want to quit your job, but you’ve poured your heart & soul into it. You’d love to make more money, but leaving seems selfish.
Are you ready to run screaming from a party the next time someone asks you what you do? Would you prefer to stab yourself in the eye with a fork than sit in your cubicle for one more minute? Do you ever feel like Free Willy before he escaped to freedom? You’ve come to the […]
By Anita Perkins Many people said it was a brave thing to do, though I didn’t necessarily feel that way. Nanna said ‘congratulations on throwing the towel in.’ As a languages person, this made me wonder whether the saying originated from the actions of a disgruntled medieval kitchen hand of some description, walking out on […]
“Most people don’t grow up. Most people age. They find parking spaces, honour their credit cards, get married, have children, and call that maturity. What that is, is ageing.” – Maya Angelou You’re arrived at a career crossroads. You know the road you’re on like the back of your hand, but it’s also asphalt, […]
The right job for you is out there. It’s just a matter of finding it. Scouring the job listings not doing it for you? Find a need in an organisation you like and meet it. Your role doesn’t exist? Create it. Really. That’s what I did. It worked… You’re a big fan of the work […]
Stories of people who have chucked in their corporate job to work for a charity often feature in magazines these days. Have you thought of doing the same? Those beaming photos of the people who have done it are a great advertisement for the switch. What’s stopping you? You’d be earning less to take a […]
There are a bunch of different ways to improve your chances in the job market. One of these ways is volunteering. Yes, it makes you more employable. And, it makes your life more awesome. Here’s the proof. A Corporation For National and Community Service Study in the US1 found that: Volunteering is associated with a 27% […]
You know you want to make a difference in the world right? But how? There are so many different ways to make a difference. You might be leaving high school and trying to decide what to do next, or you could be well into your working life and suddenly realise you aren’t being fulfilled. Either […]