You take every job assuming it is a good one; yet at any point your intuition tells you something has changed. It could be the organization or, it could be you. Regardless, only you can fix your work and your life.
Bad bosses or companies, work/life balance issues, toxic cultures, boredom, and unrealistic expectations-all are reasons why good jobs go bad-wrecking your emotional, professional, and financial life, sometimes simultaneously.
Each job choice shapes who we are, what we do, and how we live. Was there a plan, and did it all add up to satisfaction in the end? Or was it a journey of self-discovery after a lot of trial and error? Or maybe a little bit of both?
In this guided journaling experience, readers will create their own answers to those questions and others. They will see their work lives reflected in the author's vivid cast of characters and personal narrative, and ultimately will create their own rules to learn and grow when good jobs go bad.
This book is for anyone ready to move on, take charge of their career, and live an authentic and fulfilling life.
Writer, editor and author Kate Goggin has always been interested in sharing best practices in business and in life. Disappointed there were no manuals to follow, she often created those for herself, and then shared them to help others. "10 Little Rules When Good Jobs Go Bad" is her latest project, and is for anyone facing difficult decisions in their job journey.
A former "Family Matters" columnist, Kate has also published "The Art of International Living," a newsletter for successful overseas relocation, and, "Backpack Kids: The Planning Safety Checklist for Overseas Travel," an iPhone app for parents, teachers, and volunteer leaders planning international travel for school-age children.
A certified technical writer by trade, she has produced clear and concise public information for private industry and government clients over a 30-year career. She lives in Leesburg, VA.