Mar 13

Written by: Steve Erbach
Friday, March 13, 2009 4:16 AM

If you could change careers today, would you?

(published 16-Mar-2009, Appleton Post-Crescent)

Exactly four weeks ago I was "involuntarily terminated due to downsizing", so I've had a fair chance to consider that question.  I'm in the same boat with a lot of people in my profession -- information technology and web development -- so the pie might not get any higher, to paraphrase former President Bush.  I did apply for a position in an entirely different field right away, as executive director of a national association.  It was an interesting exercise and I had decent qualifications for the position.  I didn't get it, but it was worth the effort.  I've even thought about going back into radio, which I left in '83 to work with confusers.  I've kept my hand in this century by doing voice recordings (www.swerbach.com/Twain), but I know the pay ain't great.  Running for Neenah Common Council is on my plate, too, but ditto the pay!

 

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