Re: [silk] Starting a second career

I love that. Professional Magician. Great choice. El jue., 29 jul. 2021 8:21 a. m., Andy Deemer escribió: > I've done it a few times, and it's never been easy, but it's always been > very fun and rewarding. The biggest challenge is the $$$ part of it -- > being able to carry yourself through

Re: [silk] Starting a second career

My first career stint was in the merchant navy, sailing some of the world’s largest ships, particularly oil tankers, for about eight years. I then transitioned through an MBA into management consulting with Accenture in Chicago and London, for about ten years. I am in my third career now as an

Re: [silk] Grief during a pandemic

Thank you for honouring us with your confidences. All of you :) Pooja, I am speechless at your pain and strength, and I just want to say that even if I'm only a stranger on the internet who finally got around to reading emails, I will hold space for you if you ever need to be weak. I am angry at

Re: [silk] Starting a second career

Not even a little embarrassing! We need fewer products and more magic in the world if you ask me. Cordially, Ameya Nagarajan (she/her) On Thu, 29 Jul 2021 at 20:51, Andy Deemer wrote: > I've done it a few times, and it's never been easy, but it's

Re: [silk] Starting a second career

I've done it a few times, and it's never been easy, but it's always been very fun and rewarding. The biggest challenge is the $$$ part of it -- being able to carry yourself through the transition until you've built up a resume or client base. My examples include Tech PM > Exploitation Filmmaker

Re: [silk] Starting a second career

I've changed career paths several times. A short disastrous stint in door-to-door sales, a stint in journalism, then all kinds of experiments for a couple of years, then advertising for 10, consulting on communication and freelancing as a writer for eight, then another 10 fullt-ime in journalism.

Re: [silk] Grief during a pandemic

Pooja:I hope things go better for you here onwards. Heather & others: so sorry to hear of your experiences. Radhika: I loved reading your post (I hope it's ok to say that). It made me feel sad, and heartbroken, and hopeful, all at once. I will read it again for sure. I don't have a specific story