For this apprentice nurse, caring for dementia patients has worn her down. Time to give up or keep going? Our elder advises looking to the future. Here’s how. Dear EWC:…
Open the door to your future
She’s torn between more work or more education. Yes, times may be tough now, says our elder, but an investment in yourself will always pay off. Dear EWC: I’m currently…
Follow the money! Or the fun?
My gut says one thing but my wallet says another. Our elder offers this jobseeker a few tips on what to consider when choosing between two gigs. Dear EWC: I’m…
Planning for a new future
What to do when the career you envisioned is out of the question? Sometimes our dreams have to be reimagined says our elder. Dear EWC: I was just made aware…
Conflicted about the future
This soon-to-be college graduate knows what she wants but not how to get there. Our elder helps her sort out the options and chart a course for her future. Dear…
Do I have “the write stuff”?
This sophomore’s set on a career as a writer and becoming the family’s first college grad. If you keep pursuing your passion, says our elder, anything is possible. Dear EWC:…
To choose health or wealth?
For this teacher, returning to her in-school job could put her health at risk. But quitting is a financial risk. Our elder helps tackle a long list of pros and…
Out of a job
He was fired right before Christmas. Find out how our elder suggested he share the untimely news—and look for work during the holiday season. Dear EWC: I’ve recently been fired…
In search of a direction
What to do when your career path looks like an empty highway? Make a list of what you’d like to explore, says our elder, then proceed with confidence! Dear EWC:…
I know what I don’t want to do
This recent high school grad has a long list of careers not to pursue. But how to hone in on the real possibilities? It’s not easy, our elder admits, but…