All articles tagged with #career pivot
The article shares stories of seven individuals who transitioned to new careers in their 30s to 60s, driven by personal fulfillment, work-life balance, and passion, including shifts from finance, law, tech, and space exploration to roles like children's author, hiking guide, and AI specialist.
Mira Lane from Google advises job seekers to gather extensive information, such as networking, internships, and research, before making a career pivot, especially amid workforce changes driven by AI advancements. She emphasizes the importance of reflection and feedback to ensure a fulfilling career transition.
Solomon Jones, a recent college graduate with $25,000 in debt, struggles to find a job in sports communication amid a slow job market, living with his parents and taking freelance gigs while exploring alternative career options, highlighting the broader challenges faced by new graduates in today's economy.
Actress Drea de Matteo, known for her role in "The Sopranos," revealed in an interview that her OnlyFans account "saved" her from financial hardship when she was nearly homeless and struggling to pay off her mortgage. Facing challenges in Hollywood due to her stance against COVID-19 vaccine mandates, de Matteo turned to OnlyFans and quickly paid off her debts. Despite facing criticism for her decision, she defended her choice, emphasizing the need to support her family.
Actress Drea de Matteo revealed that she avoided foreclosure on her home by turning to OnlyFans after her acting career stalled, generating enough income to save her house and start a streetwear brand. She attributed her financial struggles to losing acting work due to her stance against COVID vaccine mandates, which led to her agent dropping her. Despite facing criticism for joining OnlyFans, de Matteo emphasized the importance of prioritizing her family over public opinion.
Tom Cruise is reportedly eyeing a role in an upcoming Alejandro G. Iñárritu film, signaling a potential shift back to auteur-driven projects after years of focusing on action blockbusters. This move follows a recent strategic partnership with Warner Bros. and a reported desire to collaborate with renowned directors for future work. While still involved in action films like the upcoming Mission: Impossible installment, Cruise's potential involvement in Iñárritu's project and Quentin Tarantino's final film suggests a new chapter in his storied career.
Jonea Gordon, a data-privacy program manager, shares her journey of transitioning from law to tech and growing her salary from $90,000 to over $400,000 in five years. She emphasizes that success in the tech industry is possible without a traditional tech background. Gordon advises starting in consulting, utilizing resources for salary information and networking, and confidently negotiating salary expectations. She encourages individuals to aim high and believe that achieving a salary of $300,000 or more per year is attainable with the right strategy.