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1. Do You Have a Personal Vision for Your Life?
Dear Ann: One of my New Year’s Resolutions is to get my career in gear, but I’m not sure where to begin? Any ideas? (reply)
2. The Eight Factors Critical to Career Success and Satisfaction
Dear Ann: I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up. The problem is I am grown up but haven’t worked for a number of years while raising our family. I’d like to go back to work but don’t know where to begin. (reply)
3. How to Be a “Career Resilient” Employee
Dear Ann, I make a good salary and have excellent benefits at my job but I don’t find the work very interesting? However, I don’t know for sure what would be more fulfilling. What should I do? (reply)
4. How To Prevent A Mid-Life Crisis
Dear Ann: I am a 43 year old marketing manager, successful at what I do, but can’t imagine doing it for the rest of my life. Is this a mid-life crisis or do I need a new career direction? (reply)
5. Prepare for Life’s Predictable Turning Points
Dear Ann: I’m a 32 year old lawyer with a top firm, but I’m bored and wonder if I picked the right profession. I’m too young for a mid-life crisis, aren’t I? (reply)
6. Your Career May Need More “Structure”
Dear Ann: I am a financial analyst with 20 years experience in my field. I wish I could figure out how to enjoy my work as much as my hobbies. I love tinkering with old cars, but dread Mondays. (reply)
7. Too Much Talent Can Be A Problem
Dear Ann: A lot of things came easily to me in school, college, and later in my business career. However, I’ve never found a job that seemed to challenge me for very long. Is something wrong with me or am I in the wrong career? (reply)
8. Students Need To See Meaningful Connection between School and Real Life
Dear Ann: My son is not enthusiastic about going to college because he isn’t sure what he wants to do later on. We think he should go someplace where he can major in business, which will always be useful. What do you think? (reply)
9. Are You In The Wrong Role at Work?
Dear Ann: I am working for a large organization in a management position, having spent years as a business consultant. I changed jobs because I was tired of the travel that my former work involved, but find now that I’m frustrated with the office politics and bureaucracy. I hate to make another change without understanding better what would be the best fit for me. (reply)
10. Are Your Values are Aligned with Your Work?
Dear Ann: I have a wonderful career, but I have no time for a personal life. My family is worried that I’m missing out on the chance for marriage and family. I’m torn about what I really do want. (reply)
11. Pay Attention to Your Interests
Dear Ann: I have a good job, but it’s not very interesting to me. My passion is mountain climbing, but I don’t think I can earn a living for my family in that field. Any thoughts? (reply)
12. Musical Abilities Can Spin You in Many Directions
Dear Ann: Our son enjoys music and plays several instruments, but I’m worried that he won’t be able to make a living in this field. What do you think? (reply)
13. Family Influences Your Career Choices—For Better or Worse
Dear Ann: I am the second generation in a family-owned business. Although the business has provided me with a good living, I’ve always wondered if I should have tried doing something different, and whether I should encourage our children to follow suit or start out on their own. (reply)
