Author Archives: Mary

What to Say, What to Say? Thoughts on Explaining a Career Transition **

Every year during the holidays, I enjoy attending the annual family Christmas gathering to see how everyone is doing. I thoroughly enjoy seeing every family member and savor every bite of food. The older I get, the more it means to me. I come from a long line of proud, strong, blue-collar workers, and myContinueContinue reading “What to Say, What to Say? Thoughts on Explaining a Career Transition **”

What to Do, What to Do? Thoughts on Self-Evaluation **

So you’ve left your old career behind in the dust and now you’re lost in the maze of new career options. You try out a job and find out that not every job is what it seems. You try out a second job and find out that your skills are not what you thought theyContinueContinue reading “What to Do, What to Do? Thoughts on Self-Evaluation **”

Beginning Again…Again **

Have you ever been hopelessly lost? You thought you knew where you were going, and you kept making turns trying to find your way only to find yourself in a completely unknown location where not even Google Maps or Siri can find you? That’s what changing careers can feel like. You step out of aContinueContinue reading “Beginning Again…Again **”

Please Stay Behind the Yellow Line: Work/Life Boundaries **

As I have journeyed through my different jobs, I have definitely learned that different people have different ideas about boundaries. I’ve been a workaholic before, and I’m not eager to return to the insane pace of that lifestyle because, honestly, I have regrets that will never be healed here on earth from being a workaholic.ContinueContinue reading “Please Stay Behind the Yellow Line: Work/Life Boundaries **”

Office Monsters **

These little monsters are the things you can’t unsee once you have seen them. We’ve all experienced it at one time or another. We’ve all worked with those people who arrive with the smiles on their faces and offering kindness and help while they hide behind the mask. Years ago, I remember watching a movieContinueContinue reading “Office Monsters **”