A letter writer is looking for career guidance – should she find a dream to chase or accept the day to day? Our elder has a tip: volunteering changed their…
My PA tried to get me fired
A manager’s private chats with his personal assistant found their way to HR and now she’s made a complaint against him. Our elder has some career-saving strategies—including not over-sharing in…
A healthy career
I want to work in the health industry but my future is a blur. That’s just how it should be, says our elder. Keep an open mind and you will…
From poverty to wellness
No drivers license, no college degree… but I love lifting weights. Could studying wellness at community college help a letter writer get more out of life? Original Letter I…
College or police academy?
A letter writer dreams of joining the police force. Our elder has a few ideas on how to get there. Dear EWC Hello, I’m 16 years old (late birthday…
Money or happiness?
Should a letter writer pursue his dream? Our elder is all in favour of doing a job you love; in the meantime, a spreadsheet will help narrow down the options….
Study, work or my partner?
A letter writer is struggling to balance her job, studies and her dreams of moving out. Our elder can empathize: she went through the same thing and lived to tell…
Not psyched for psychology
A letter writer is having second thoughts about studying psychology. It’s a great subject to study, says our elder – but don’t pressure yourself if it’s not for you. …
Nobody’s reading my book
Is it worth self-publishing on Amazon? Our elder has some words of wisdom for a writer whose online sales are not what they’d hoped. Dear EWC As you may…
So many choices: I’m scared!
How can I be sure to make the right decision about college? From career tests to pros-and-cons lists, our elder has some suggestions. Dear EWC I’m a junior in…