By Jennifer Ward “One day, or day one. You decide.” – Paulo Coelho Life is full of exciting moments, and changing careers is definitely one of them. But somewhere between that decisive moment and the first day of a new job, awareness starts to settle in – this major shift is also scary. Eventually, there’s…
Tag: Careers
Three Essential Steps to Starting a Freelancing Business
by Jennifer Ward If you want to get your freelance writing business off the ground but aren’t sure where to start, you aren’t alone. Starting a business can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. There’s a lot of flexibility that comes with working for yourself, but with that freedom comes many strange twists…
The Value of an English Degree: On Making the Most of an Education
by Jennifer Ward “Education is one thing no one can take away from you.” Elin Nordegren Many of us who were English majors might have heard: “Well, I guess you could always teach,” or “Are you sure a degree in English is worth it?” While I was an undergraduate student in my twenties, I…