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Career & financial advice for 20-somethings from 40-somethings
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A lot of 40-something women regret making the same mistakes over and over…from dating the wrong guys, waiting too long to ask for a raise or spending time with toxic friends. An entrepreneur I interviewed spoke of this tendency as the sunk cost trap. He ended up leaving a long career as a doctor and years of […] Read more…
Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what three “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. In essence, three things to help you get a head start on perspective and gain the confidence you need to make decisions that are right for you. No more woulda, […] Read more…
20-Something Question: I was laid off from a seasonal position at a retail company. Since then I have remained unemployed. More deeper, I have become highly complacent and unmotivated to search for another job. I know I am stuck and yet I can’t shake it. I have spent all of these months on my laptop […] Read more…
I am doing a series of posts based on the 7×7 Mentoring Salon I did for SMW 2014. I gathered seven up-and-coming professionals / entrepreneurs to pose a question to seven experienced entrepreneurs and leaders. Over the next few weeks I will share the seven questions asked and the mentors answers. Today’s question focuses on […] Read more…
Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what three “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. In essence, three things to help you get a head start on perspective and gain the confidence you need to make decisions that are right for you. No more woulda, […] Read more…
“Whatever decision you make you can make another decision” You don’t realize how amazing your twenties. We were so focused on moving forward we didn’t see the present. I wish I had taking myself, or my life, less seriously. Looking back, it was an easier life-stage. We didn’t appreciate that – but we had […] Read more…
Dear 40-somethings, I’ve been together with my boyfriend for about half a year now, and we’re definitely in love. The only thing I can’t seem to get used to is just how close he is to his family. It’s completely naturally for him to schedule his entire weekend with family activities. Obviously I’m always […] Read more…
Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what three “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Herewith, there wishes to help you get a head start on perspective and gain confidence making decisions that are right for you. 1. When someone puts themselves ahead […] Read more…