Comments on: If you've been unemployed for a while, consider a career change http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2003/03/16/if-youve-been-unemployed-for-a-while-consider-a-career-change/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:29:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Tega O http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2003/03/16/if-youve-been-unemployed-for-a-while-consider-a-career-change/comment-page-1/#comment-254267 Tega O Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:07:21 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2003/03/16/if-youve-been-unemployed-for-a-while-consider-a-career-change/#comment-254267 The best advice in this article is the title: If you've been unemployed for a while, consider a career change. The key word here is 'consider' The best advice in this article is the title:
If you've been unemployed for a while, consider a career change.

The key word here is 'consider'

]]> By: kc http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2003/03/16/if-youve-been-unemployed-for-a-while-consider-a-career-change/comment-page-1/#comment-251620 kc Wed, 18 May 2011 13:29:41 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2003/03/16/if-youve-been-unemployed-for-a-while-consider-a-career-change/#comment-251620 There are some contradictions in your various posts. You say here, "The good news is that if you do what you love, you’re more likely to end up rich." And in another post you say, "One of the worst pieces of career advice that I bet each of you has not only gotten but given is to "do what you love." Forget that. It's absurd." However, I do enjoy reading your posts, despite the contradictions. :) I think people should take these ideas as broad guides, not scripture. There are some contradictions in your various posts. You say here, "The good news is that if you do what you love, you’re more likely to end up rich." And in another post you say, "One of the worst pieces of career advice that I bet each of you has not only gotten but given is to "do what you love."
Forget that. It's absurd."

However, I do enjoy reading your posts, despite the contradictions. :) I think people should take these ideas as broad guides, not scripture.

]]> By: Assech Omega http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2003/03/16/if-youve-been-unemployed-for-a-while-consider-a-career-change/comment-page-1/#comment-248814 Assech Omega Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:16:35 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2003/03/16/if-youve-been-unemployed-for-a-while-consider-a-career-change/#comment-248814 <a href="http://www.chineseenergetics.com" rel="nofollow"> Energy Psychology </a>  This is another solution to the Problem!!!
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]]> By: elaine anderson http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2003/03/16/if-youve-been-unemployed-for-a-while-consider-a-career-change/comment-page-1/#comment-243423 elaine anderson Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:10:39 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2003/03/16/if-youve-been-unemployed-for-a-while-consider-a-career-change/#comment-243423 I don't really agree with everything you say. There is one of the worst recessions in living memory, and I certainly haven't seen it like this before. I have not been out of work, but since the construction industry is in the doldrums, and I have done a lot to market myself, it riles me to think that I had delivered excellent work, and to read your articles is enough to give me a complex, let alone consider change. We all change with our circumstances, but I fear that there is not a lot left and one cannot keep on globetrotting with ones suitcase. I have always gone out to get work, in all sorts of situations and countries, so I will not be buying your book on how to get rich quick or how to do anything, thank you. I don't really agree with everything you say. There is one of the worst recessions in living memory, and I certainly haven't seen it like this before. I have not been out of work, but since the construction industry is in the doldrums, and I have done a lot to market myself, it riles me to think that I had delivered excellent work, and to read your articles is enough to give me a complex, let alone consider change. We all change with our circumstances, but I fear that there is not a lot left and one cannot keep on globetrotting with ones suitcase. I have always gone out to get work, in all sorts of situations and countries, so I will not be buying your book on how to get rich quick or how to do anything, thank you.

]]> By: c http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2003/03/16/if-youve-been-unemployed-for-a-while-consider-a-career-change/comment-page-1/#comment-234995 c Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:32:52 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2003/03/16/if-youve-been-unemployed-for-a-while-consider-a-career-change/#comment-234995 You wrote this in 2003. God help you if you had posted this now. " the people who are incredibly good at what they do are not unemployed "--- What about teachers whose schools close (catholic schools)? Or people who are laid off in incredibly competitive fields? It must be quite an excellent life where everything is black and white. It must be wonderful to be you. You wrote this in 2003. God help you if you had posted this now.
" the people who are incredibly good at what they do are not unemployed "— What about teachers whose schools close (catholic schools)? Or people who are laid off in incredibly competitive fields? It must be quite an excellent life where everything is black and white. It must be wonderful to be you.

]]> By: Word Chat http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2003/03/16/if-youve-been-unemployed-for-a-while-consider-a-career-change/comment-page-1/#comment-230861 Word Chat Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:54:10 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2003/03/16/if-youve-been-unemployed-for-a-while-consider-a-career-change/#comment-230861 Thank you for writing this thought-provoking column. I amnot sure if the question is "Are you good for your career?" or "Is your career good for you?" I have multiple awards in my chosen career, and while I have switched jobs, I'm not a serious job shifter. I realize that the older one gets, the more difficult it is to find a job. But more to the point, I think, is the older one gets, the older one questions whether this [insert career] is how they want to spend the rest of their lives. I suspect that is projected, if subconsciously, during job interviews. Personally, I have a few good prospects/interviews lined up, the the job that is calling me pays significantly less. Thank you for writing this thought-provoking column. I amnot sure if the question is "Are you good for your career?" or "Is your career good for you?" I have multiple awards in my chosen career, and while I have switched jobs, I'm not a serious job shifter. I realize that the older one gets, the more difficult it is to find a job. But more to the point, I think, is the older one gets, the older one questions whether this [insert career] is how they want to spend the rest of their lives. I suspect that is projected, if subconsciously, during job interviews. Personally, I have a few good prospects/interviews lined up, the the job that is calling me pays significantly less.

]]> By: Seo-Kopiraiting http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2003/03/16/if-youve-been-unemployed-for-a-while-consider-a-career-change/comment-page-1/#comment-185806 Seo-Kopiraiting Sun, 17 May 2009 16:55:21 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2003/03/16/if-youve-been-unemployed-for-a-while-consider-a-career-change/#comment-185806 Badly need your help! Thanks for the invitation so much. I will try to come back as soon as possible. ;). I am from Egypt and now study English, tell me right I wrote the following sentence: "Search engine optimization will help boost rank.Professionals to help you, all our search engine optimization services and solutions can help you." Waiting for a reply :-(, Candice. Badly need your help! Thanks for the invitation so much. I will try to come back as soon as possible. ;).
I am from Egypt and now study English, tell me right I wrote the following sentence: "Search engine optimization will help boost rank.Professionals to help you, all our search engine optimization services and solutions can help you."

Waiting for a reply :-(, Candice.

]]> By: Penelope Trunk http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2003/03/16/if-youve-been-unemployed-for-a-while-consider-a-career-change/comment-page-1/#comment-185197 Penelope Trunk Wed, 06 May 2009 17:01:21 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2003/03/16/if-youve-been-unemployed-for-a-while-consider-a-career-change/#comment-185197 <I>If it's been six months since you worked, it might mean you are in an industry where there are no jobs. Which makes it a moot point whether or not you are good at that job -- financial analyst comes to mind in this category -- and then you need to think of another type of career. Penelope</I> If it's been six months since you worked, it might mean you are in an industry where there are no jobs. Which makes it a moot point whether or not you are good at that job — financial analyst comes to mind in this category — and then you need to think of another type of career.

Penelope

]]> By: John http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2003/03/16/if-youve-been-unemployed-for-a-while-consider-a-career-change/comment-page-1/#comment-185186 John Wed, 06 May 2009 16:03:03 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2003/03/16/if-youve-been-unemployed-for-a-while-consider-a-career-change/#comment-185186 Do you think this advice still stands 5 years later? Seems that 6 months is the new norm. Do you think this advice still stands 5 years later? Seems that 6 months is the new norm.

]]> By: Kay http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2003/03/16/if-youve-been-unemployed-for-a-while-consider-a-career-change/comment-page-1/#comment-181455 Kay Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:22:49 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2003/03/16/if-youve-been-unemployed-for-a-while-consider-a-career-change/#comment-181455 I've read about a dozen articles in a row now and I have to say, at first, stumbling onto this site was a very welcome, pleasant surprise. It was great to read some "as it is" advice. But honestly... now I have to post and say "wow"... your advice is ALL over the board. You consistently contradict yourself. And not in a "through experience, now I've changed my mind" kind of way. I mean just plain, "brazenly" saying one thing and then claiming the EXACT opposite as factual advice. Not good. Actually, quite frustrating and unappealing. Makes me question your authenticity. Thanks anyway, I can appreciate what you are trying to do. I've read about a dozen articles in a row now and I have to say, at first, stumbling onto this site was a very welcome, pleasant surprise. It was great to read some "as it is" advice.
But honestly… now I have to post and say "wow"… your advice is ALL over the board. You consistently contradict yourself. And not in a "through experience, now I've changed my mind" kind of way. I mean just plain, "brazenly" saying one thing and then claiming the EXACT opposite as factual advice.
Not good. Actually, quite frustrating and unappealing. Makes me question your authenticity.
Thanks anyway, I can appreciate what you are trying to do.

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