Tag Archives: career change

Opportunities: From Scarcity to Abundance

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

In case you were still wondering… I didn’t win the Biggest Baddest Bucket List Competition.  If I had, you would have heard about it right away, over and over.  In fact, you’d probably be sick of me by now. While … Continue reading →

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What’s on Your Bucket List?

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

I have a confession… I just entered the Biggest Baddest Bucket List Contest, and I don’t even have a bucket list.   Well, I have never recorded an official bucket list.  Here’s why: I do what I want when I want; … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Race? Check.

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

In case you missed it, I submitted my entry for the Biggest Baddest Bucket List Contest last week.  It’s too late to vote now, but it’s never too late to check out my submission.  One of our tasks was to … Continue reading →

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10 Helpful Steps to Creating Change

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

If you’ve followed my blog over the past year, you’ve been able to see how I was able to make a huge and daunting career change.  If you are wanting a change, how can you apply some of these techniques … Continue reading →

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Got the Sunday Night Blues?

Posted on March 3, 2013 by

Has it started already?  Are you dreading going to work tomorrow?  Do you feel stuck, and you can’t seem to figure out a way out of your job? I have the answer for you.  Okay, so maybe it’s not the … Continue reading →

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10 Signs You Need a New Job

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

For years I ignored the fact that I was unhappy practicing dentistry.  A few times in my decade of practice, I seriously considered getting out.  But each time, I convinced myself to stay.  My biggest excuse was the economy.  As … Continue reading →

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The Pros and Cons of Dentistry

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

Contemplating a career in dentistry? If so, you’ll be happy to hear that US News and World Report recently crowned the dentist as the #1 best job of 2013.  But wait, not so fast.  Is this report sugar-coating the realities … Continue reading →

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Escaping the Cult of Dentistry Part 2

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

In my last post I broached the oh-so-controversial topic of whether dentistry is like a cult or not, and luckily for me I didn’t even piss off any of those dentistry-loving dentists out there.  I was happy to see that … Continue reading →

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Escaping the Cult of Dentistry

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

With another Thanksgiving and the 1-year anniversary of my split with dentistry behind me, I am once again reminded of my gratitude for being able to break free from something that had me feeling so trapped for so long.  Apparently … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Recovering Tax Lawyer – 12 Things I Hate About Big Law

Posted on October 8, 2012 by

I am proud to welcome my first guest blogger to Lolabees.  I asked Amber to write a post I have been dying to have here for the past year.  Her courage and insight to leave a high-powered career and follow … Continue reading →

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