I love today’s 20-something guest post from Heather Sundell, who runs the excellent blog, Terrible Twenties where she offers her quarter-life musings and advice. A few weeks ago 40:20 Vision answered one of her 20-something questions and now she shares her reflections on looking forward 20 years from now and being happy just where you are. A wonderful […] Read more…
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20-Something Question: How Often Should I Change Jobs?
Many of the young women I talk to think that they should change jobs every two years. This surprised many 40-somethings with whom I recently discussed the subject of job change. Today’s I’m sharing some thoughts on changing jobs from both 40-somethings and 20-somethings who have made transitions. 1. You gain management muddle when you […] Read more…
20-Something In Limbo: Take Small Steps and Avoid Comparisons
Q. I am 26. I still feel stuck in limbo. I share my apartment with a roommate, but she treats it as a dorm room, while I want a respectable house with good furniture, clean, dishes done, etc. My job, while rewarding, offers no room for growth. I have a boyfriend who is a victim […] Read more…
From Daughter to Adult…Following Your Heart
Dear 40-somethings, Should I move to be with my boyfriend when my parents are potentially getting divorced and my mom will need me? My boyfriend and I have been in a long distance relationship for 14 months. It has gotten very real and we get very sad when we say goodbye after our monthly or […] Read more…
How to Ditch Post Date Analysis & Second Date Doubts
Dear 40-somethings, I have had a series of unfortunate first dates. The problem, though, is that I leave the date thinking things went marvelously, that surely he’ll call me back/ask me for a second, but he (‘he’ really being ten ‘he’s) never does. What are some tell-tale signs of “he is just not that into […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (78)
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something woman would give a 20-something if she were a “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? 1. Don’t wait for fate to tell you the right answer. Make mistakes and find your lucky breaks…and you will find your own direction. I love the saying..luck is where preparation meets opportunity. I’d put the emphasis […] Read more…
How to Get Un-Stuck in Your Job
Dear 40-Something, I feel stuck. I have on paper, what looks like a pretty great job. However, I am miserable. I feel very isolated. I feel like I do not use my brain. I hate feeling ‘stuck’ in my career. I have had conversations with my bosses about taking on more projects and responsibilities, but […] Read more…
20-Something Question: Is It Too Late to Do The Peace Corps?
All photos from the Peace Corps website AIDS-Free Generation Photo Contest Winners Q. I’m in my late twenties and I’ve been accepted to the Peace Corps. I have a steady job but for the past few years I’ve been fighting with myself. Should I save up and then quit my job to teach english […] Read more…