by carolmscott | Jun 7, 2022 | Career Happiness
We called my grandfather Poppy. I don’t know why my family went with that moniker, but I called him by that name until his death, six weeks before my first wedding in 1992. He was not an educated man – I think he only went to school until he was ten years old....
by carolmscott | May 17, 2022 | Career Happiness
When you think about what you want to do with your career, sometimes it’s hard to think about what you actually WANT to do. Or LIKE to do. Or dare I say – LOVE to do! As we age, we tend to lose touch with what excites us in favor of what pays the bills,...
by carolmscott | Apr 28, 2022 | Career Happiness
We all have that one friend. She hates her job and every time you see her she tells you all about her terrible boss and the toxic work culture. She feels trapped by her salary and financial obligations. Maybe she’s just incredibly bored or underappreciated....
by carolmscott | Mar 29, 2022 | Career Happiness
Career change. I don’t know about you, but for many years I thought that was an elusive or unattainable goal. It really felt like this is the path – you go to school, pick a career, and then that’s it. That’s the box you’re in and only the incredibly lucky,...
by carolmscott | Mar 22, 2020 | Career Happiness
I was sitting in the daily recruiters meeting with our manager. I was working at a staffing firm placing IT professionals with local companies. I dreaded this meeting every day. It was a bit like Groundhog Day.One guy rolled his eyes every day and almost got into a...