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Boomers reinvented society. Now they’re reinventing themselves, and AARP wants to facilitate that process.
AARP Crash Course in Finding the Work You Love explores both the motivations and the methods of those taking part in the social phenomenon known as recareering. Whether they are old enough to have earned their AARP card or not, a new generation of American workers is no longer counting the days until retirement; instead they’re seeking greater fulfillment in their personal lives by tackling new—and often much more socially significant—work.
Switching careers is a challenge at any age, yet boomers may have more to overcome than their younger counterparts: They must beef up their education or seek out retraining; cope with seismic lifestyle shifts such as less income and a new circle of friends; and reconcile themselves to the fact that even the most rewarding position is no panacea for life’s problems.
Author Sam Greengard brings a wealth of knowledge to this timely topic: Since 1981 he has written about career issues for publications as diverse as The Chicago Tribune, Family Circle, The Los Angeles Times, MSNBC/MSN Online, Wired, and Workforce Management. Here, Greengard shows readers how to sort out their feelings about their existing career; successfully transition to a new one; and work toward a greater sense of balance in their daily lives. Profiles of recareering veterans show how others have attained their own goals. These are rounded out by tips, quizzes, worksheets, how-to sidebars, and other practical resources.
With this handbook to guide them, readers of any age can finally make the leap to finding the life’s work they will truly love.

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Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Sterling (October 7, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1402752407
ISBN-13: 978-1402752407
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.5 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #226,994 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars What do you do if you don't know what you want to do?, November 2, 2008

By	Scott Baker "Scott on the Spot" (New York, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am halfway through this book. I stopped because I didn't know how to answer the survey about what I wanted to do. The book, perhaps because it is aimed at the over-50 set (like me), assumes you have broadly surveyed the world of work and know, more or less, what your dream job(s) would be. But what if you are a student of the world, like me? Or if you like widely disparate things, like, say, microbiology and architecture? A few more basic appitude tests and a few less easilly-garnered resources would be appreciated. The book is too much a compendium of resources that can be easilly gleaned from the internet or other information-saturated mediums. I was hoping for more wisdom and advice and fewer lists. Perhaps I was being unrealistic. To paraphrase an old saying: "You're born alone and you die alone, and in between, you have to figure out what to do with your life alone too."

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5.0 out of 5 stars You'll Wear Out This Invaluable Resource, November 3, 2008

By	W. Terry Whalin "Publisher/ Editor / Writer" (Scottsdale, Arizona) - See all my reviews

Whether you are stuck in a job that you dislike or considering following your dreams to a new career, you will find a wealth of insight in FINDING THE WORK YOU LOVE.

As explained in the first chapter, "The reasons for changing careers--mapped out in this book--are as varied as each individual's personality. The common thread is that achieving happiness and success requires a tremendous amount of thinking, planning and action." (page 6)

Samuel Greengard provides every reader with powerful and varied stories of people who have successfully walked the path of changing careers. These stories are combined with detailed how-to information, personal worksheets, additional books and Internet web sites to help every reader discover how to pursue their own journey. As he concludes in the foreword, "For those willing to pursue their dream, the possibilities for regeneration and renewal are practically limitless."

I believe readers will use this resource for years to come. I recommend you get it and read it cover to cover.

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