In last week’s column I promoted the idea of stretching out a Bachelor’s degree beyond four years, to provide more time for internships or other “add-on” college experiences. My thinking, born of m…
Today I’d like to make the case for earning a bachelor’s degree. Four-year degrees, as they’re called, are usually a bachelor of arts or science, depending on one’s discipline. And they’ve come und…
Second Sunday Series — This is the first of 12 columns on career planning post-60, which will appear the second Sunday of each month from September through August. I’m excited to introduce my…
Have you been thinking about taking a second job to supplement your income? Maybe you already juggle jobs and gigs in what some people call “portfolio work.” If so, you might be a good candidate f…
And vroom! That whoosh you just heard? It’s the sound of summer racing past. The wails, by the way, signify pretty much everyone realizing they’re not ready. From little kiddos to working stiffs to…
Second Sunday Series — Editor’s Note: This is the last of 12 columns on AI and work, which appeared monthly this past year. In the process of wrapping up this 12-month series on artificial i…
Today I’m writing about launching successfully after graduating from high school, college or tech school. But first, a joke I’ve always found annoying: Q: What do recent graduates say when they can…
Second Sunday Series – Editor’s Note: This is the eleventh of 12 columns on AI and work, appearing the second Sunday of each month, from September through August. Last month’s column discussed AI a…
Now and then I like to pull together ideas I’ve been musing about. Here are a couple of things currently on my desk. Office! I meant office! In last week’s column I repeatedly used the term RTW (re…