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Second-Act Careers: 50+ Ways to Profit from Your Passions During Semi-Retirement Paperback – January 8, 2013

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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Ten Speed Press; 1 edition (January 8, 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1607743825
  • ISBN-13: 978-1607743828
  • Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.7 x 9.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsThis book was written for me
By William A. Liberis on January 30, 2013
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Seriously, this book by Collamer is perfectly timed. I didn't realize it at first but after I got laid off from my last job I've been a baby boomer trying to figure out how to spend my day doing something more interesting than walking on the beach with a metal detector. this step-by-step instructional manual lead me through a self assessment and now I've got it. Start my own company selling services that I've promoted in one way or another for the first 37 years of my professional life. Thank you so much. Oh, and by the way, the writing is superb. Not condescending, no jargon. It reads like I'm talking to a really interesting person at a cocktail party. Well done.
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2.0 out of 5 starsNot useful as a guide
By Eddie O on February 16, 2013
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A series of short (750 words) anecdotes about people who made changes to their careers. Not useful about how to make similar changes.
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5.0 out of 5 starsMust read!
By Linda Love Talmadge on January 16, 2013
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This is an extraordinary book for any and all. Ms. Collamer has a gift for writing and understanding human nature. Her stories are lively and enticing, bringing new light to an age-old dilemma of finding meaning and perhaps money in re-inventing oneself. Highly entertaining and thought-provoking for those in retirement, those who are considering a career change, or those with a little time on their hands. thumbs up!
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5.0 out of 5 starsIf you need help in sorting through all of the possibilities of a second act carer, read this book!
By Marc R Miller on February 6, 2013
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Nancy Collamer understands the new world we live in. There are lots of way to make money from just about anywhere in today's world. The problem is understanding what are all of your options. Nancy has created a book that walks you through the new world of making money and creating a portfolio career.

This book complements many other books on the market including The Encore Career Handbook: How to Make a Living and a Difference in the Second Half of Life, Great Jobs for Everyone 50+: Finding Work That Keeps You Happy and Healthy ... And Pays the Bills and my book [...]

Marc Miller
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3.0 out of 5 starsNot as helpful as described!
By Ntsiki Langford on February 27, 2014
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While there are some helpful tips in this book, they do not include all geographical areas, e.g. I'm in Newark, NJ and the colleges here do not offer some of the opportunities mentioned in this book. I have been to the US Dept labor-sponsored CareerOneStop offices in Newark, but the agency does not offer any programs for seniors.

My phone calls to the Encore offices have not been returned.
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3.0 out of 5 starsOK book, few if any original ideas.
By Denver Commuter on November 28, 2015
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This book would be OK if it was your first look into options for your next journey. Problem I've found that there is very little original thought, most authors are repeating the same ideas presented by others. This is the same.
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4.0 out of 5 starsA great title to get you thinking about the possibilities
By E. Gasaway on March 16, 2014
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I'm getting ready to make the leap into a pre-retirement career; not because I have to, but because I want to. The main problem for me has been what to do, and how to go about doing it. This book is a great place to start. There could have been more information in several sections of part one, which describes all kinds of different 2nd act career possibilities, but it certainly is a very comprehensive list, and there are plenty of links to resources. I also think the author did a good job of pointing out how flexible the various possibilities would be for those of us not planning to work full time.
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5.0 out of 5 starsBetter Approach, Better Results
By Kevin Burns on August 11, 2015
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In my late 50's, I've been feeling the walls closing in around me at a marketing company I've been with for thirty years. I've read multiple books on re-invention, met with a pair of life coaches and spent a long time trying to determine what's next. Results, fair at best. Second Act Careers is a difference maker. The examples are relevant (not overdone or overly misty) and the exercises to determine your essence (from childhood to present state) are just terrific. The book is masterful at helping you understand who you are, what you're good at, what gifts you have and where your interests lie, contrasted with the life you've led and where next path may be found. It's a bit of life GPS. It requires a fair amount of work, introspection and an open mind, but the results are both powerful and enlightening... at least for me. While I still don't have the specific answer for my life, I now have some informed and exciting options and I'm moving forward with a lot of energy, anticipation and excitement. Well done sister!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsDon't plan your second act without it!

Second-Act Careers is a great resource for anyone planning the next phase of their professional and personal lives. Read more

Published 4 days ago by Gilda Bonanno
5.0 out of 5 starsI'm VERY Impressed!

This is an excellent guide to reinventing yourself after 50, if working is part of your overall plans. Read more

Published 4 days ago by Geraldine
1.0 out of 5 starsOne Star

Talked more about volunteer work.
Thought it would be more entrepreneurial focused and motivating

Published 2 months ago by Meghan L.
3.0 out of 5 starsA good book to start with...

While skimming several books to help me figure out what I want to do "when I grow up" I ran across this book. Read more

Published 2 months ago by LVlivin'
3.0 out of 5 starsreview

The book was ok, but did not go in depth on any of the careers or jobs she talked about

Published 3 months ago by John D. Taft
5.0 out of 5 starsCelia's life reimagined

I enjoyed reading this book. It' packed with a lot of useful and practical information. I would recommend it to other people my age looking for new ways to reinvent themselves.

Published 10 months ago by Celia
4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

as advertised

Published 11 months ago by Kindle Customer
4.0 out of 5 starsLots of Good Stuff in there.

Great ideas for creating an all new you, or to enhance a Portfolio Career.

Published 12 months ago by Lynn Williamson
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Great resource!

Published 12 months ago by Margaret F.
1.0 out of 5 starsMore of a second career advisor.

Not helpful for a math teacher planning retirement.

Published 13 months ago by Karen Wysaske

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