Dear 40-somethings: My boyfriend of almost two years is shipping off to basic training for the army in two weeks, I am immensely proud of him but inside I am freaking out. What can I do to alleviate the stress of him leaving? Dear 20-Something: While it will no doubt […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘20-something’
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (119)
Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what 3 “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Here are one woman’s gifts: 1. To look fear in the face….and then beyond the fear. Fear […] Read more…
20-Something Q: Career Fatigue vs. Career Prospects
I’m an attorney and have recently started my second job out of law school. I’m good at what I do — prosecuting domestic violence cases — but four months into my new job, I have realized that I dislike it, have some serious “compassion fatigue” and keep hoping that there is something […] Read more…
How to Navigate the End of One Job and the Start of Grad School
Dear 40-somethings: I just found out I’ve gotten into a master’s program starting in fall 2013. I currently work full time. My job is pretty good and I’ve been working here a year. However, I’m starting to lose steam with it, and I don’t feel there are many growth opportunities. I really […] Read more…
Great Partner or Great Love Part II
A few weeks ago we answered a 20-something question on finding a great partner or great love. Q: If I feel like I might be compromising for the possibility of a great partner, is it worth giving up the possibility of a great “love”? See the post […] Read more…
What advice do you have on living together for the first time?
A lot of 20-something women today who are in relationships do wait to get married. Perhaps living together or deciding not to get married at all. But they do have questions about how to transition to coupledom. Everything from when to start sending wedding gifts as a couple to […] Read more…
20-Something Question: Great Partner or Great Love?
Q. If I feel like I might be compromising for the possibility of a great partner, is it worth giving up the possibility of a great “love”? I met this awesome guy on the Internet and have been spending a lot of time together recently. He’s funny, so easy to talk to, always makes me […] Read more…
Guest Post: The 20-something Rooftop Reflector
Today’s guest post comes from Megan Clauson, a 20-something who took a leap in moving to New York City, spent a lot of time learning on rooftops and is taking her next big leap in moving to Chicago. While in college, I did a study on the term “happiness.” What it means, how to get […] Read more…