Thanks for your comment; welcome to See Jane Soar!

I don’t think it’s easy to compare men and women with regard to changing careers. There are so many single mother households, which keeps women “stuck” in their jobs. And, most two-parent households need both partners working, which makes it more difficult for either partner to change careers successfully.

But that said, in my household it’d definitely be more difficult for my husband to change careers than it would be for me!

Laurie
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I changed careers successfully when I was 35. I went back to school, got my MBA (Master’s of Business Administration), and now I’m the Executive Director of a nonprofit organization. I love what I do, and I’m so glad I quit my previous job as a teacher. I liked teaching, but it wasn’t the right job for me.

If any woman is thinking about changing careers, I urge her to do it as soon as possible! Let the money and family problems sort themselves out. Life’s too short to waste in a job you hate.

Chelsea

If you have any questions on successfully changing careers, please feel free to ask.

Laurie
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But, I’ve been procrastinating on building time in to work on my book chapters, which a publisher is waiting for. Your comment has made me realize that I need to get on that today. No more putting it off!

Thanks for your tips, they’re really helpful. I especially like your last one, about documenting your tasks so you can outsource it more easily…what a great way to focus on success and growth!

Laurie
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A few things that have really helped me and the writers I’ve coached are:
- Have a plan for each day. Don’t just dive in and put out fires all day – set a few goals so by the end of the day, you know you’ve accomplished something.
- Work on your business consistently. No matter what it is, every business needs marketing – and that should be done every day… even if you’re busy.
- Build systems so you’re not constantly reinventing the wheel. If there’s a task you expect to have to do more than once, document how you do it. Ultimately you may be able to outsource it – and by having the documentation done, it’s a lot easier to train someone to help you.

Thanks for a great post. Looks like a wonderful book.

Your story of writing for your company newsletter is a perfect example of making sure your choices are taking you in the right direction. I love it. And, you’re a “real” writer now because of it and other smart decisions you’ve made.

I like your idea of “informational interviews” with potential employers, and even with people who have jobs you want. Before I started freelance writing, I met with a writer whose articles I’d read in Canadian Living. We went for lunch, I picked her brains about a writing career, and I still email her now when I have questions. I guess she’s my mentor.

LinkedIn isn’t somewhere I’ve been yet…too much other stuff on the go (Twitter, Facebook, blogs, work, on and on and on….). It must work for you?

Thanks for being part of See Jane Soar

Laurie
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