tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.comments2023-10-29T08:21:59.448-07:00Gen Plus -- Reinventing 50 PlusJanet Spiegelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09961557186626609411noreply@blogger.comBlogger575125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-22027035902080545282011-09-24T12:08:06.872-07:002011-09-24T12:08:06.872-07:00Thanks for the plug and the knowledge that I dropp...Thanks for the plug and the knowledge that I dropped the John. I had so many club owners thinking I was John Hughes or calling me Mrs Carol John Hughes. I even had one MC introduce me as (try pronouncing this)<br />Mizres Hughes.<br />I have had a lot of fun with my name and AGTRA and SAG (acting unions) have me as Mrs as my first name and Hughes the last.<br />I have a couple of new videos on You tube. Blue Tooth wars and I can't remember the name of the other one.<br />Mrs HughesMrs Hugheshttp://mrshughes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-79728361558223176542011-08-01T16:48:30.483-07:002011-08-01T16:48:30.483-07:00I actually still have my "old job", exce...I actually still have my "old job", excellent project management position in an excellent company. However.... I am 57 now, and I would like to work right into my mid-seventies. I can't see keeping my current job that long or even WANTING it for that long.<br /><br />What I want is a new challenge that will better adapt to my needs as I enter my sixties and seventies.<br /><br />Something that lets me dictate more easily how much I want to work, and what I want to focus on.<br /><br />So, here is what I have come up with:<br /><br />Get a 4-year Bachelor in Psychology. Hopefully, complete it in less than that, since I am enrolled in a University that lets me study online, at my own pace (i.e. fast and furiously)<br /><br />Get a Masters, and start a PhD (I always wanted one, but didn't see the need for it in my current career)<br /><br />Then start my own practice. In the meantime, get into some type of counseling where a Masters and PhD are not prerequisites. Lots to choose from (weight loss, life skills, career counseling, you name it).<br /><br />Anybody who knows me thinks this is the right plan for me. Are they only telling me what I want to hear, and am I deluding myself?<br /><br />Or is there a future for a (female) psychologist who sets up shop around age 63?mdmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-54406198705911872622011-05-17T07:25:19.501-07:002011-05-17T07:25:19.501-07:00I'm with you. I raised kids now I need to act...I'm with you. I raised kids now I need to actually start job/career. I want to go to school but what direction. There are definately some positions suited for younger applicants. I want to be pointed to the ones better suited for older applicants. When I finish school I will be over 50.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-10971770621363065752011-04-20T22:09:00.767-07:002011-04-20T22:09:00.767-07:00I wouldn't believe a word this "gent"...I wouldn't believe a word this "gent" has to say. Have you ever read "The Emperor's New Clothes"? This man lives, breathes and sells it. Unfortunately an entire enterprise was sold on his every word - I highly doubt for all their expertise in the C-level recruitment field, they truly vetted this guy. A bag of manure if ever there was one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-6914947188083003302010-04-14T08:29:28.494-07:002010-04-14T08:29:28.494-07:00very nice article and great mention about personal...very nice article and great mention about personal brand. keep up the good work.m65http://www.m65jacket.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-77882829281530154832010-02-02T11:09:33.364-08:002010-02-02T11:09:33.364-08:00No fair! You fooled me into reading this blog. I...No fair! You fooled me into reading this blog. I really do want to know about starting a NEW career at 50+. I worked my way into my last career, NO COLLEGE DEGREE, making $95k+, laid off, and after two years of searching realize I'll probably never get back into my old niche. I'm looking at descriptions of Associate Degrees, Certificate Programs, etc. How can I find out which career is more friendly to older applicants? For instance, I'm considering Para Legal (possible La, or Web Design, or Physical Fitness Trainer. Am I fooling myself into thinking anyone will hire someone close to 60 with new degree/certificate in hand?kbrivernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-46755760721716915352009-03-12T21:44:00.000-07:002009-03-12T21:44:00.000-07:00That all makes perfect sense to me. I'm on my way...That all makes perfect sense to me. I'm on my way to stimulate the economy by buying an industrial strength air conditioner AND a high powered space heater. Hang in there!Joanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-89941382788135542162009-01-12T07:02:00.000-08:002009-01-12T07:02:00.000-08:00Janet,Look forward to the new site. So many in nee...Janet,<BR/><BR/>Look forward to the new site. So many in need of advice in these difficult times. Keep up the good work.<BR/><BR/>Cathy Warren<BR/>www.Over60exchange.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-42738479642028896372008-12-16T09:18:00.000-08:002008-12-16T09:18:00.000-08:00Cathy S: There is a LOT to learn...even on Blogger...Cathy S: There is a LOT to learn...even on Blogger! And I've been on Blogger for 4 years for a really good reason...I didn't require a "hosted" site; i.e. a site that also needed database capabilities. If I were staying with a daily diary format and not adding anything else, I'd stick with Blogger. Once you learn all those bells and whistles, it is really fun AND easy to move things around on your site. Wordpress.com is equivalent to Blogger, but has a few different features. For a daily blog, I'd probably stick with Blogger. Wordpress.ORG (Also known as Hello World) is MUCH more challenging as it forces you to learn more of the back end dynamic. I would NOT recommend .ORG for a novice! It's taking me HOURS to figure out certain things, but once I do, I'm very satisfied.Janet Spiegelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09961557186626609411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-69763459188424170192008-12-16T09:13:00.000-08:002008-12-16T09:13:00.000-08:00Lots to play with, so I'm excited! Not happy abou...Lots to play with, so I'm excited! Not happy about what will happen with my page ranking, but I guess it will build again over time.Janet Spiegelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09961557186626609411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-30685568498766064062008-12-16T06:35:00.000-08:002008-12-16T06:35:00.000-08:00It was recommended I start with wordpress, but it ...It was recommended I start with wordpress, but it was too technologically advanced for me, so I started with Blogger. I still have issues with it, but at least I feel I can focus on the writing more than the technical aspects.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03213862129887161223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-31961415301087132202008-12-16T06:29:00.000-08:002008-12-16T06:29:00.000-08:00Welcome! Hope you like it over here at WordPress.Welcome! Hope you like it over here at WordPress.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-66999856573332283632008-12-14T11:21:00.000-08:002008-12-14T11:21:00.000-08:00I thinking about moving to Wordpress, as Blogspot ...I thinking about moving to Wordpress, as Blogspot seems to have a lot of issues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-1893487303567989402008-12-11T20:01:00.000-08:002008-12-11T20:01:00.000-08:00Thanks! I've run www.genplususa.com as a Boomer/5...Thanks! I've run www.genplususa.com as a Boomer/50 plus job site for 4 years, but kept my blog separate. I'm so impressed by Wordpress that I've been inspired to change it ALL up! Your blog looks interesting. I'll be sure to check it out more.Janet Spiegelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09961557186626609411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-66477234572474135242008-12-11T18:32:00.000-08:002008-12-11T18:32:00.000-08:00Congrats on your move to Wordpress and to your own...Congrats on your move to Wordpress and to your own domain. I think you will enjoy it. As a fellow baby boomer/blogger I look forward to following you over there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-86055190028613384682008-12-11T06:42:00.000-08:002008-12-11T06:42:00.000-08:00Isn't it wonderful when we can share and really he...Isn't it wonderful when we can share and really help each other? I love this blog! Thanks for all the great tips. I really like <BR/>w2wlink.com that Rachel mentioned in her comment. What a great site for professional women!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-28206160222865097622008-12-04T06:43:00.000-08:002008-12-04T06:43:00.000-08:00Hey, congrats!Hey, congrats!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-9249444394055630362008-12-03T12:05:00.000-08:002008-12-03T12:05:00.000-08:00Janet, I Love your blog and really relate. I want...Janet,<BR/> I Love your blog and really relate. I wanted to let your readers and the readers of the Blogging Boomer Carnival know about my new Website, WWW.50PlusDeals.com, the place to find hundreds of deals and discounts for just being a boomer. The site lists everything by age and category and what is clear is that there are so many ways to save money but you need TO ASK FOR THE DISCOUNT. Believe it or not, you don't have to be a senior citizen anymore to get a great deal. The site also has a section with special offers, a "50 Plus Store" and a place for visitors to submit their comments and new listings. <BR/><BR/>Definitely, check out www.50Plusdeals.com.<BR/><BR/>Robin ColnerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-45207407643160102492008-12-03T07:14:00.000-08:002008-12-03T07:14:00.000-08:00Hey, Janet: This is great! Can I add my blogs to...Hey, Janet: This is great! Can I add my blogs to your list? I also write over at LifeTwo, along with my own blogs primarily for women going through Mid-life Transition or Crisis. My more lighthearted blog called CyberHotFlash at http://cyberhotflash.blogspot.com and on a more serious note: A Woman of Elegance http://www.eleganceofawoman.blogspot.com and Women in MLC http://womenimlc.lefora.com.shepherdess56https://www.blogger.com/profile/17242965170070616459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-38325132525404484542008-12-02T18:13:00.000-08:002008-12-02T18:13:00.000-08:00Janet - What a great list of resources for us! I w...Janet - What a great list of resources for us! I wanted to add one more that I really resonate with, a site for <A HREF="http://www.w2wlink.com" REL="nofollow">women mentoring</A> women, with articles on networking during work transitions, and inspirational topics on the work life balancing act. Thanks again, RachelEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-89733418698330619652008-12-02T14:22:00.000-08:002008-12-02T14:22:00.000-08:00And it is working! I have a few people over 50 an...And it is working! I have a few people over 50 and a few in their 40's and owners have confidence that the sitter will actually show up! Love 50 Plus!!! It's also easier to apply for a position now...there is a form at www.PoochBuddies.com<BR/><BR/>Great way to develop buns of steel!Janet Spiegelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09961557186626609411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-8795485743956482252008-12-02T07:07:00.000-08:002008-12-02T07:07:00.000-08:00What a great idea. Not only is it fun to walk dogs...What a great idea. Not only is it fun to walk dogs but great excersice as well. Never know who you will meet while out and about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-52419685464213030592008-12-01T09:46:00.000-08:002008-12-01T09:46:00.000-08:00Kudos to you to note this difference!Two U.S. plac...Kudos to you to note this difference!<BR/><BR/>Two U.S. places that focus on the individual soldiers (and always draw tears to my eyes) are NPR news and George Stephenopolis' Sunday morning show - both at the end. <BR/><BR/>Important to hear and/or see each name.<BR/><BR/>In a civilization when love is <BR/>gone we turn to justice and when <BR/>justice is gone we turn to power <BR/>and when power is gone we <BR/>turn to violence.<BR/><BR/>Opportunity is often inconvenient.<BR/><BR/>Remember the many <BR/>compartments of the heart, <BR/>the seed of what is <BR/>possible. So much of who <BR/>we are is defined by <BR/>the places we hold for each <BR/>other. For it is not our ingenuity <BR/>that sets us apart, but our <BR/>capacity for love, the <BR/>possibility our way will <BR/>be lit by grace. Our hearts <BR/>prisms, chiseling out the <BR/>colors of pure light.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-10240412898219323192008-12-01T06:38:00.000-08:002008-12-01T06:38:00.000-08:00congrats!congrats!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12416574.post-59401186231992757692008-11-26T07:11:00.000-08:002008-11-26T07:11:00.000-08:00I agree. Glad to have Sara's face off the TV. What...I agree. Glad to have Sara's face off the TV. What was McCain thinking? As far as being squeemish about eating the big bird, you can always go the tofu turkey route. It somewhat has the look and taste of the real thing.<BR/>Save a turkey, eat tofu!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com