Today we have a guest post from Payal Shukla who shares her 20-something perspective on starting the next chapter of her life as she jumps into the real world. After countless resume edits, dozens of cover letter drafts and endless hours of job applications and interviews, I recently was offered and accepted a full-time position […] Read more…
Q. Dear 40-somethings, This guy and I are both 22. He is working at a well-known company and I’m pursuing my post grad. We met 10 months ago through a common friend. At first we had light and casual rapport in a group environment. He always would tell me that he had a crush […] Read more…
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something would give a 20-something as their “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? 1. Anything you are good at …try to explore. 2. Try to focus less on the physical. As physical attributes decrease, self esteem increases. I had a short modeling career in my teens – so I was what would […] Read more…
Today we have a new question from a 2o-something on career, following your passion and timing. Some thoughtful perspectives from our 40-something panel on what to do when you have found your dream but you haven’t found the job. Dear 40-somethings, I’m 24 and just finished my Masters in something I absolutely LOVE […] Read more…
Today I have a guest post from an inspiring 20-something who has learned the value of failure early on…and is leaning in to get the most out of it. Sometimes “not a good fit” just means you are meant for something better — better in line with your strength. Here is Lynne Guey’s story. ~ […] Read more…
Dear 40-somethings, It seems like long distance relationships are a common theme throughout this forum! So here’s my situation: I too am guilty of the “I traveled abroad, met a guy who lives in a different country, and I’m head over heels madly in love” syndrome. While at first I was hesitant to make […] Read more…
Dear 20-Somethings, I’m feeling a bit lost. I’m in my mid-20s, been in a relationship for about a year now. I love my boyfriend, but I’m starting to get that slightly bored, antsy feeling. I’ve had this feeling in the past a few times and it never worked out. My question is, how do I […] Read more…
Dear 40-somethings, I’m curious what people advice people have to give to chronic career-changers. I guess that’s kind of a misnomer. I graduated with a degree in Journalism from NYU and promptly decided (in an ideological way) that I didn’t want to be a part of the media. I also had a passion […] Read more…