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Escape from Corporate America Latest Posts
Financing Your Escape from Corporate America
Think you can’t afford to escape from Corporate America? I’ve found that money fears keep many from pursuing their dream careers.  That’s why I recommend taking the time to make a detailed Escape Plan and build up an Escape Fund before you quit your day job. Escape from Corporate America... Read more...
Published 3 days ago
Media Opportunity for Recently-Escaped Entrepreneurs
A reporter for a major media outlet is interested in interviewing people who were recently downsized/laid off and seized the opportunity to start a business (or expand a sideline business). Â If this sounds like you or someone you know, drop me a comment or email me ASAP. This could be a great... Read more...
Published 3 days ago
Corporate Escape Artist Convention
On Friday, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Womensphere Women’s Entrepreneurial Summit. It was a great event with lots of terrific panels and presentations.  I also had the opportunity to meet a number of amazing women â€" including many successful entrepreneurs who escaped from... Read more...
Published 5 days ago
Are You A Corporate Casualty? Take the Quiz and Find Out.
How do you know if you should escape from Corporate America? How can you determine if it’s time to make a major career change or if you’re just having a bad week?  I put together my Are You A Corporate Casualty? quiz based on the research and interviews I conducted while writing Escape... Read more...
Published a week ago
Paid Vacation Time â€" A Right or A Luxury?
The media is full of stories about summer vacation fun and the annoyingly named stay-cation trend, but what about those poor schlubs who have been spending all of their sunny days at the office this summer? Are all Americans entitled to paid vacation time? Â A recent poll by Take Back Your... Read more...
Published 2 weeks ago
Happy Independence Day!
I hope you enjoy lots of fireworks, burgers, and cold beer this July 4th weekend.  Although Independence Day is meant to be a celebration of American independence from the British, it’s also a great opportunity to celebrate your independence (or impending independence) from Corporate... Read more...
Published 2 weeks ago
How to Get Started in Freelancing or Consulting â€" A Guide for the Recently Laid-Off
Given the seemingly-daily announcements of new corporate layoffs, it’s no surprise that my most frequently asked question of the moment is about how to start a career as a freelancer or independent consultant. Many of these queries come from the recently downsized. Some of them are looking for... Read more...
Published 3 weeks ago
Dinner and Inspiration
Last night, I had an inspiring dinner with three old friends who are living proof that it really is possible to change your career and your life â€" and that a little bit of support can go a long way in getting you started.  The four of us first met years ago when we signed up for one of author... Read more...
Published 4 weeks ago
Career Change Lessons from the Movies
You can learn a lot about career change from a cartoon panda and an Israeli counter-terrorism agent. I know this because it was so hot in New York this past weekend that I could feel my brain cells melting. So we decided to escape to the multiplex for some frigid air conditioning and screenings... Read more...
Published a month ago
Changing the World with Guy Kawasaki
I am thrilled to report that the legendary Guy Kawasaki has posted an interview with me on his blog, How to Change the World. Â I have been a Guy Kawasaki fan for a long time and highly recommend both his blog and his latest book, The Art of the Start. (essential reading for all entrepreneurs)Â ... Read more...
Published a month ago