LifeWorks

Barbara Sirois Babkirk, LCPC, is a career counselor with a record of success guiding career transitions for executives and attorneys to artists and entrepreneurs. Barbara is the owner of Heart at Work, based in Portland, Maine offering career counseling, customized outplacement and retention services, and second half of life planning. She is a frequent speaker on work-related topics and offers customized individual and professional group retreats in the South of France.

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Ways To Stay Connected When You're Unemployed

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Wed, 2008-03-05 06:02
"I've lost a sense of belonging" was Jane's honest reply to my question about the worst part of being unemployed. With eight or more hours devoted to the workplace each day, most of us develop an experience of community that we take for granted

Before You Accept That Job Offer...

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Wed, 2008-02-27 07:04
Given the fact that only 25% of new hires (and fewer women than men) attempt to negotiate the terms of an employment offer, consider this...

What's To Read On Your Night Stand?

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Thu, 2008-02-21 09:27
Is there a stack of work-related articles, books or professional journals grabbing dust instead of your attention? Could they indicate how disengaged you feel about your career and hint of a change you need to make; or do they indicate healthy work and life boundaries?

When Do You Tell Your Employer You Are Leaving?

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Mon, 2008-02-18 07:53
Some people just want to be honest. While telling the truth is honorable, discovering the right time to do so is wise.

What Would Make You Love Your Job?

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Thu, 2008-02-14 08:13
I hope that this question made you pause and reflect, because your response could be key to your happiness and satisfaction at work. If you are among the majority of Americans, you do not love your work. However, you can change this.

Over 50? How's your résumé?

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Sat, 2008-02-09 07:55
A colleague recently sent me an article from the Christian Science Monitor about job readiness for the over 50 crowd.

How Secure is Your Job?

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Mon, 2008-02-04 06:54
Does the ongoing talk about the sluggish economy make you wonder if your job is recession-proof? Since job security is pass

What Would It Take For You To Leave Your Job?

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Thu, 2008-01-31 06:52
Are you the type that stays put even though you know in your heart of hearts it

What Does Your Career Path Say About You?

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Wed, 2008-01-23 11:46
I've been taking a poll lately. I was curious to know how people found their way to their particular careers. So far, most people told me they "just fell into it", or that they were simply "in the right place at the right time."

What It Takes To Start Your Own Business

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Fri, 2008-01-18 07:24
Beyond any particular personality type, professional skills or business acumen, starting a business requires a connection to what matters most to you.