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Mary Wells | 04/27/2009 11:00 pm

Mary Wells: 'Change the Road You're On'

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In response to: What's the first thing you would do if you were fired from your job?
Mary Wells
There is no first thing. I would take a good, hard look at the whole picture, including whether I was happy before being fired and what my dream career and life was and where it would be and what I am good at and should be making the most of. I would painfully force myself to see the time as a godsent opportunity to love my life. I have been in this position and know how hard it is to do what I have just suggested, but I have looked back and have seen how long and dull my life would have been if I had not changed the road I was on.

Read more about: Boss, Career, Fired, Job, Lifestyle, Money

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Corinne M.

I was just laid off today, in fact, as part of a "strategic" reduction in force.  I was with one organization for 20 years but had several different jobs within.  The job I was laid off from was writing for a magazine.  Considering the economy I even came away with a good severance package.   But I have no idea what I will do next.  I don’t know what my dream career is. 

 I know I could really use some help in figuring that out.

By Corinne M. on 04/28/2009 2:03 pm
Karen R

Two books you might want to check out, Corinne:

The Authentic Career: Following the Path of Self-Discovery to Professional Fulfillment by Maggie Craddock

http://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Career-Self-Discovery-Professional-Fulfi…

Go Put Your Strengths to Work: 6 Powerful Steps to Achieve Outstanding Performance by Marcus Buckingham

http://www.amazon.com/Put-Your-Strengths-Work-Outstanding/dp/0743261674/

By Karen R on 04/28/2009 4:05 pm