More than once, back in early August, I recommended that my newly-unemployed best friend talk to a career coach. I reasoned that he hadn't been happy at his last job for a very long time, and rather than just grasp at a similar position because it's familiar, he should get some outside perspective about his job search.
Yesterday he told me about this "new and different thing" he just tried. He met with a career coach! "I think it would be good to have someone really help me get some
focus and clarity for myself and a career. In looking over my career, I
don't think I ever really picked what I wanted to do, opportunities
came-up and out of obligation I took them."
I just smiled and told him what good news it was.
These are the thoughts and observations of me — a woman of a certain age. (Oh, my, God, I'm 65!) I'm single. I'm successful enough (independent, self supporting). I live just outside Chicago, the best city in the world. I'm an aunt and a friend. I feel that voices like mine are rather underrepresented online or in print. So here I am. If my musings resonate with you, please visit my blog again sometime.
I'm glad he's being proactive. Even if he didn't quite get your advice when you gave it.
ReplyDeleteSometimes it takes men a really long time to take the hint, and it always seems to work better if they think it is somehow their idea.
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