Tag Archives: New Career

Out of the Box

Posted on May 14, 2012 by boxcarkids

In business speak thinking outside of the box means approaching a problem from a different perspective, sometimes unconventionally.  I’m thinking outside the box in my proposed leap of faith – moving my children 2,000 miles to live near family, and … Continue reading →

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Radical Re-invention

Posted on March 25, 2012 by boxcarkids

A friend of mine, in the process of buying a house and moving across town, surprised me with her less than animated response to my call of congratulations.  I expected her to be excited, full of enthusiasm, dying to share … Continue reading →

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What Next?

Posted on October 12, 2010 by boxcarkids

I heard a story on NPR titled “Jobless After 50? You May Be Out of Luck” the other day.  I listened with half an ear because it’s not a new story to me.  On the program a 52 year old … Continue reading →

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