If I had to return to the workforce today after years away, I wouldn’t start by applying for jobs.  I'd start with my mindset.

When I returned to the workforce 11 years ago after an 18-year career "b...

If you haven’t interviewed in years, it can feel scary. At first, you're thrilled to even get an interview. And then, you look over the job description and think:

“I used to know how to do this.”
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I'm usually a very positive person. I can push through hard things. But last week was rough:

• I missed an important event to hold our scheduled Elavare Community call and only three women showed up.
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Right now, the job market is crowded. Layoffs at companies like Amazon, Home Depot, and UPS have put thousands of smart, experienced people back into the market at the same time.

That means hiring ma...

When a mother thinks about returning to the workforce, there’s a thought that almost always comes first.

No one will hire me.

I know this is true because this is exactly what went through my mind wh...

The job market is the most challenging I’ve ever seen it.  I was laid off when COVID-19 first…I know what it’s like to apply for a job during a difficult market, and I think it’s far worse right now.
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Let me ask you something.  When was the last time you really thought about what you want?

Not what your kids need.
Not what your family needs.
Not what feels practical or responsible.

Just you.

For a lot...

I love New Year's Resolutions.  But not everyone does. If the words New Year’s Resolutions make you feel tired, pressured, or inadequate, you’re not alone. Many of us have learned the hard way that bi...