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Swipe to see the recruiting employers at @irelaunch 's Return to Work Conference this October 5-7th. If you've taken a career break for any reason, the iRelaunch Return to Work Conference is the longest running and largest dedicated career reentry event in the U.S. You'll receive expert guidance, inspiration and the opportunity to connect with employers looking to hire professionals who have been on career break into a range of roles. For more information, head to @irelaunch 's Instagram and visit the link in their bio to register!

This week we’re talking about the new PBS series

This week we’re talking about the new PBS series “Future of Work.” Only two episodes in and the wide-ranging reporting is shining a bright light on the rapid pace of change as it relates to work and the impact on our collective purpose. The series explores the monumental changes in the workplace and the long-term impact on workers, employers, educators and communities. If employment is part of the American Dream will the future provide opportunities for jobs that sustain families and the nation? 1. The New Industrial Revolution: In addition to illuminating the ongoing drivers for disruptions to the world of work.– the pandemic has been a driver of change. 2. Futureproof: Frontline and service workers have borne the health consequences of the pandemic, increasing racial and economic disparities. Certain robotic and AI applications are accelerating as the value of human workers is further questioned. +++ All in this week's newsletter. LINK IN BIO #age@work #transitions #NFM #NextForMe #NextForMeBook #work #change #whatsnext #transformation #job #myjob #office #company #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #grind #mygrind #dayjob #ilovemyjob #dailygrind #photooftheday #business #biz #life #workinglate #computer #instajob #instalife #mindset #

The Super Age This week we’re pleased to announ

The Super Age This week we’re pleased to announce that "The Super Age: Decoding Our Demographic Destiny," the upcoming book by demographic futurist Bradley Schurman is now available to preorder. In his book Schurman explains the coming Super Age—when there will be more people older than sixty-five than those younger than eighteen—and explores what it could mean for our collective future. Rather than dwell on the ugly legacy of ageism, marginalization, and inequality, the book shows us a path toward a hopeful future in this well-researched and insightful book. He focuses on the economic opportunities this historic shift will create, and offers concrete policy recommendations that will help usher in a more inclusive era. Bradley Schurman will join us in-person to discuss the research from his book on October 12th in New York, and in an online video replay on November 3rd. Find out more about the event Age@Work: The New Revolution. +++ All in this week's newsletter. LINKINBIO #age@work #transitions #NFM #NextForMe #NextForMeBook #work #change #whatsnext #transformation #job #myjob #office #company #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #grind #mygrind #dayjob #ilovemyjob #dailygrind #photooftheday #business #biz #life #workinglate #computer #instajob #instalife #mindset

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It’s really OK to say no. We wrote in our book

It’s really OK to say no. We wrote in our book that as you put yourself out there in the world you will likely become the target for interested parties that aren’t a fit. These are people who have an interest in what you’re doing and perhaps would like to “brainstorm” some ideas with you. We suggest that you set the expectations of how you work by requesting a brief summary of their project or business idea. There is no shame in being honest about the fact that you are focused on x and this is the best way to engage with you at this time. Life Examined host Jonathan Bastian talked with Vanessa Patrick, professor of marketing and lead faculty for the Bauer Executive Women in Leadership Program at the Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. Patrick has spent years researching “empowered refusal,” the practice of knowing yourself and empowering your voice. She explains why saying “no” is so difficult, but why learning the language of refusal can have a huge benefit towards living a more fulfilling life. Most of us live busy lives. Between emails, texts, work, family, and friends, it’s easy to get bombarded by obligations and invitations. It’s also easy to have the tendency to say “yes,” even when we can’t or shouldn’t. Refusing a request or simply saying “no” can inspire feelings of guilt and worry about appearing unkind, uncooperative, lazy, or not a team player. Is there a way to turn things down in a socially acceptable way? Might there be an art to refusal? All in this week's newsletter. LINKINBIO #age@work #transitions #NFM #NextForMe #NextForMeBook #work #change #whatsnext #transformation #job #myjob #office #company #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #grind #mygrind #dayjob #ilovemyjob #dailygrind #photooftheday #business #biz #life #workinglate #computer #instajob #instalife #mindset

I Quit! The Great Resignation This week we’ve b

I Quit! The Great Resignation This week we’ve been reading the tsunami of news about the 4 million Americans a month who have been leaving their jobs. It seems the pandemic has left many questioning the unhealthy “hustle” of staying at their jobs. The math just doesn’t add up for them. It’s called “The Great Resignation.” In the New Yorker, Cal Newport, a professor of computer science at Georgetown University wrote, Why Are So Many Knowledge Workers Quitting? He thinks the coronavirus pandemic threw everyone into Walden Pond. In the New York Times Cassady Rosenblum wrote Work Is A False Idol. She is a writer who recently quit her job as a producer at “Here & Now,” a National Public Radio news program. She’s living with her parents in West Virginia following a trend called “lying flat.” Considering that everybody can’t just quit their jobs, Angelina Chapin wrote in The Cut, What Happens When All Of Your Co-workers Quit? As a record number of Americans leave their jobs, those who can’t are working themselves sick. All in this week's newsletter: LINK IN BIO #NFM #NextForMe #NextForMeBook #NextForMeCourse #work #working #job #myjob #office #company #bored #grind #mygrind #dayjob #ilovemyjob #dailygrind #photooftheday #business #biz #life #workinglate #computer #instajob #instalife #instagood #instadaily #cantretire #career #gettingthingsdone #networking

Navigating Transitions This week we're catching u

Navigating Transitions This week we're catching up with our colleagues at the @modern_elder Academy. Founder @chipconley has spent the past 4 years building a "midlife wisdom school." Our experience is that it's a real game changer if you're going through a transition in your life, and who isn't? We took notice of their online offering "Navigating Midlife Transitions" hosted by the 3 co-founders and Kari Henley, SVP of Digital and Alumni programs (and is a huge NFM cheerleader). It's an investment for sure, but so was college the last time you were launching yourself into the world. All in this week's newsletter. LINKINBIO #age@work #transitions #NFM #NextForMe #NextForMeBook #work #change #whatsnext #transformation #job #myjob #office #company #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #grind #mygrind #dayjob #ilovemyjob #dailygrind #photooftheday #business #biz #life #workinglate #computer #instajob #instalife #mindset #

Why You Should Aim for 100 Rejections A Year Writ

Why You Should Aim for 100 Rejections A Year Writer Kim Liao on flipping your perspective on submissions, and failing best. In Literary Hub the author describes the advice she's gotten to just keep submitting, even celebrating the rejections. “Collect rejections. Set rejection goals. I know someone who shoots for one hundred rejections in a year, because if you work that hard to get so many rejections, you’re sure to get a few acceptances, too.” As well as her colleagues, she outlines the advice from the likes of Stephen King who, when he was in high school, sent out horror and sci-fi fantasy stories to pulpy genre magazines. For the first few years, they all got rejected. He stabbed his rejection slips onto a nail protruding from his bedroom wall. All in this week's newsletter. LINKINBIO #age@work #transitions #NFM #NextForMe #NextForMeBook #work #change #whatsnext #transformation #job #myjob #office #company #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #grind #mygrind #dayjob #ilovemyjob #dailygrind #photooftheday #business #biz #life #workinglate #computer #instajob #instalife #mindset #

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