For many people, the twenties is a time of leaving home to explore the world of work after college or high school. It's about determining the profession or jobs that will meet your need to maintain social connections, keep up with living expenses, and try something new. In the course of this decade, it is common to choose several different jobs without much direction or guidance as to where they might lead or how they fit with your personality, interests or abilities. It is estimated that if you are in your 20's today, you might have up to eight jobs before you reach 30. Being young makes it acceptable to flounder and experiment with options. But, this cavalier, I've-got-all-the-time-in-the-world type of attitude can dramatically change as you enter the midlife stage. In the forth decade, you become increasingly aware of the passage of time and want to assert more control and develop a career plan with the time you have left. Each decade shares the potential for either a life crisis or a life transition. A transition of some sort is inevitable; a crisis is avoidable. Being in denial about getting older, or judging yourself against the cultural standards of success can each lead to a crisis as you move away from your reality to one that is an unrealistic fantasy or someone else's expectation. On the other hand, a focus on your own values, skills and interests might provide clues to a new direction and sense of meaning. For ideas on avoiding a quarterlife or midlife crisis, go to this page on my website: - - - - - - - - - - - - - Jumpstart or Advance Your Career Heart At Work Career Workshops offered by Amy Jaffe, MA: Effective Resumes Job Search Strategy Advanced Interviewing Informational Interviewing Weeknights and Saturday mornings-$30 each 261 Main Street - Yarmouth Call Amy for details: 207-846-0644 or email: amy@heartatwork.biz