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What To Ask Before You Pay to Volunteer On Your Career Break
Written By: Sarah Van Aucken
Posted On: May 12th, 2010
When choosing an international volunteer trip, many people cite cost as the most important factor. Some of the concerns voiced are, “Why should I pay if I’m giving my time?” and “If one group is less expensive than the other, does that mean it’s not as good?”
To answer the first question, most service organizations are [...]
Characteristics of Successful Career Changers…and Career Breakers
Written By: Peggy Ingram
Posted On: May 5th, 2010
Note: Today´s guest post comes to you from my personal career coach and friend, Dr. Peggy Ingram.
A priest who became a best-selling author and a career guru. A family counselor from Texas who now runs an art gallery in Nantucket, Massachusetts. A boat builder who bought a sporting goods store. As a career counselor, I [...]
10 Ways to Avoid Career Break Travel Burnout
Written By: Sherry Ott
Posted On: March 3rd, 2010
I longingly looked at the Mombasa shore as we sailed off to the reef where we’d spent the afternoon snorkeling. I didn’t really want to be here. I wanted to be on the beach, simply relaxing and reading. However, I was talked into this snorkeling adventure because my friends said, “When will you ever get [...]