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Must Read Articles Filled With Second Career Ideas

Real Life Stories and Great Resources For Finding Second Careers

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This is a list of must read articles filled real life stories about those who found creative ways to make a living and find fulfillment with their second career choices.

1. Talent Is Overrated

Is you're not a natural born something-or-other how do you become an expert in your field? How do you develop the passion and focus necessary to excel? This article tells you how.

2. Hiring Yourself: Becoming An Entrepreneur When You Can't Find A Job

Real life stories about Boomers who didn't find fulfillment in retirement; instead they chose to take on new challenges with alternate careers and small business start ups.

3. Reinvent Careers – Real Life Stories

Give up? Not a chance. These inspiring workers decided they would do whatever it takes to get through tough times; some found creative ways to reinvent themselves.

4. Boomers Head Back To School

Thinking about a completely new direction? This article is packed with stories of boomers headed back to school, and it's filled with practical resources you can use to continue your education.

5. It's Not The Pay, It's The Perks

Instead of working for money, many are choosing to work for perks. Some may call these hobby jobs; regardless of what you call them, these workers find them quite enjoyable.

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