Taking Advantage of Career Transition
Garrett from Hostel Dog shares his experiences that led him to his passion for travel…
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Archives for May, 2009
Business Sabbaticals for Gen Z? Oh My, the Race is On
Here they are – coming to a workplace near you soon. Born from the mid 1990s through the 2000s, they are typically the children of the youngest Baby Boomers and Gen Xers. Though this image depicts the oldest of the group – 14 years old or so - (the youngest is nine) – dress them [...]
Bored Stiff by Boomers? Tough. And No, Gen Y, We Will Not Retire
An afternoon visit to a Gen Y blog site has me looking for an antacid. Why? Smoldering resentment from the younger generation about Boomers.
“Couldn’t they just please retire so we can get some real work done.”
“God, they think they are always right.”
“And then he told this story about something that happened in the 70s. Geeez, [...]
The Thrill of Getting Un-Stuck – I'm Feelin' It
One of the best post-sabbatical outcomes for me, personally and professionally, was a significant improvement (think C+ to A+) in my ability to make quick decisions. Although learning how to push a little boat through the water for six months never made my daughter and me great sailors, we changed in other ways. That [...]