From Full-Time to Freelance

I had an idea in the back of my head that I wanted to stay home when I had kids — though at the time I wasn’t anywhere near starting a family.

The Cost of Becoming a Pilot

An interview with my friend Erika about her career in aviation.

Career Change Open Thread

Yesterday, you all requested an open thread to discuss career change questions.

Life in the Land of Layoffs

I started my job three years ago, and within six months, there was talk of upcoming layoffs.

How I Became a Therapist

I’d told my friends that I thought I would be a good therapist, but I wasn’t sure because I’d never been to one.

It’s Equal Pay Day!

Good news: the gender pay gap is shrinking!

How I Went From Journalism to Software Implementation

And why I might make another career change in the future.

How to Network in a New City

It’s a good idea to have a list of people whom you’d like to meet and a plan of action for meeting them.

I Turned My Hobby Into a Side Job — And Then Back Into a Hobby

Sometimes getting paid to do something you love just makes you love it less.

I Didn’t Jump Into a Career Change. I Was Pushed.

I started the job on a Monday, and after four stressful, bumbling, tense, days, I was fired.