Want to Work for Yourself? Those Dream Jobs Don't Just Happen, They're Created
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Valerie Young
Valerie Young Ed.D. created her site Changing Course "To give my customers the tools, information, ideas, and support you need to create a more satisfying and balanced life doing work you really love... on your own terms." She is also author of the book The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It, and The Confidence Project live, interactive class.By Valerie Young
Published on 09/28/2011
The fact is, people rarely "get" great work; they create it! Despite
all the emphasis on growth in the "job sector," I am continually amazed
at just how many fascinating alternatives there are to the whole 9-to-5
shtick. And just as traditional job seekers can't wait around for
"Mr. Job" to knock on the door, people who want to do satisfying work –
and call their own shots – need to be proactive as well.
The fact is, people rarely "get" great work; they create it! Despite
all the emphasis on growth in the "job sector," I am continually amazed
at just how many fascinating alternatives there are to the whole 9-to-5
shtick. And just as traditional job seekers can't wait around for
"Mr. Job" to knock on the door, people who want to do satisfying work –
and call their own shots – need to be proactive as well.