Expert Voices

Brian Kurth

Brian Kurth
Career Transitions, Personal Growth

Brian Kurth, founder and president of VocationVacations® (www.vocationvacations.com), is a recognized dream job lifestyle expert who believes it is never too late or the wrong time to pursue a dream job or follow your passions. Both a dreamer and a realist, Brian is a sought after speaker who brings personal experience, practical insights and a "can-do" approach to exploring your dream job and uncovering your passions. He is the author of "Test-Drive Your Dream Job - A Step-By-Step Guide to Finding and Creating the Work You Love" (Hachette, 2008).

Is It Time to Find Your Dream Job?

As ThirdAgers plan for retirement, many of us are looking for more than a condo on a golf course.

The new generation of retirees may look forward to leaving the daily rat race, but that doesn't mean they want to stop working. Many simply want the chance to trade in their jobs--the ones they pursued for practical purposes, like paying the mortgage and putting the kids through college--for a job that taps into their passion. They want a chance to pursue that dream job, maybe the one that was put on hold while they settled for something more secure. Read more…

Tips For The New “Age” Entrepreneur

According to a U.S. Labor Statistics report, there is a new generation of entrepreneurs usurping the lead in business startups. The ranks of the self-employed aged 55 - 65 rose 33% in 2006, while the number of self-employed 25 - 35 year-olds fell 2%. Furthermore, an earlier Baby Boomer survey conducted by AARP in 2003 found approximately one in three self-employed workers aged 51 - 59 transitioned to self-employment after the age of 50. This trend is not surprising considering Baby Boomers are expected to live longer and have the time, energy, desire and sometimes need to continue to be productive. Read more…

Q:

Exploring your dream job and taking that leap of faith to another career can often impact those close to you. How can you work with and involve your family in this process?

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You need to involve your family from the beginning. Sit down and talk with them. Explain your feelings, your dreams and your plans. Have them ... Read More...
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