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Why the over 50s are leaving the workforce in huge numbers

Workplace Insight

Of course, it could simply be that workers saved more during the pandemic and can now afford to retire in comfort earlier than planned. Surprisingly, the silver exodus is not concentrated in the richest segments of society – even though one might expect that they would be the most able to retire.

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The Worst Mistake Women Can Make

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

2) This candidate isn't up to date on the current trends and the pulse of our industry. Work part-time, have a challenging and consistent volunteer position, continue to take classes for certification, return to school, or start your own at-home business. 1) This candidate has no current computer or technology skills.

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How I Handled A Reduction in Force

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Granted these were all in one industry, but many of my friends of different fields had similar experiences. I was taking fun classes and learning new hobbies at night once or twice a week. This admin person was at least twice my age, maybe more, and a few years away from retiring. It was peak #goals, for everything.

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Bored to Tears at Work - Help!

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

It also looks bad on one’s resume. As you may know, I mainly work in the entertainment industry for CEOs. It’s important to keep in mind your industry or field’s “history,” and future trends for job prospects too. For myself, I had to seriously consider leaving the industry I loved as it seemed to be dying.

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Is Your Education Useless? | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Many freelancers don’t have to send their resumes to people anymore, so those degrees don’t see a lot of action, but they’re there, collecting dust on our walls. Look at the names of the classes you chose to take. Figure out what interested you most about every single class you ever took. Remember what you did in them.

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How to Become a Certified Coach

Success

As with most emerging professions, that’s not half accurate, and to barely scratch the surface will uncover a thriving multi billion-dollar global industry filled with dynamic professionals, some who have spent tens of thousands of dollars and decades serving hundreds of clients whose lives are radically improved. The Mechanics of Coaching.

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