
I finally got an offer, but I’m terrified to negotiate
Last week I talked about discovering you’re underpaid. But here’s what happens next: You finally get an offer. After months of searching, interviews, and waiting.

Last week I talked about discovering you’re underpaid. But here’s what happens next: You finally get an offer. After months of searching, interviews, and waiting.

I’ll never forget the moment I realized I was underpaid. This was when I was still in corporate. It didn’t come from salary research. It

January is supposed to feel like a reset. New goals. Fresh energy. A clean slate. But for a lot of mid-career professionals I talk to,

“I don’t have time to job search.” I hear this all the time from smart, capable mid-career professionals. And I get it. When you’re working

Last week, I shared how the company that laid me off paid for outplacement services that didn’t work. I didn’t choose them. I didn’t control

After my layoff, years ago, the company I worked for provided outplacement services. They rewrote my resume. It looked polished. Professional. I felt confident sending

Last week I talked about the fear of looking desperate when reaching out to people in your network, when you’re seeking a new role. But

If you’re in the US, you’re probably easing into Thanksgiving and starting to think about the day ahead. If you’re elsewhere in the world, you’re

If you’ve been in the same industry for 10, 15, 20 years, it can start to feel like a trap. You hear things like “overqualified.”

A couple of weeks ago, I talked about being called “overqualified.” But here’s what makes it even worse: Watching someone younger, with less experience move

I used to think “overqualified” was a compliment. Until I heard it five times in a row. And didn’t get the job. Each time, it

After I was laid off, everyone said the same thing: “Make sure your LinkedIn is updated.”“You need to be visible.” So I did. I changed

When someone’s been laid off, especially after years at the same company, this question always comes up: “What if I land a new job… and

For a long time, I stayed in a company where I had hit a ceiling. I had been there for 13 years, doing great work

I had strong experience. Leadership roles. Years of results. So when I kept hearing “You’re overqualified,” it didn’t feel like a compliment. It felt like

You’ve done everything right. You make it through the interviews. You’re in the top 2 or 3 candidates. And then… silence. No feedback. No update.

One of the first things I hear from new clients before we work together is: “I’ve applied to hundreds of jobs, and I’m getting nowhere.”

Quick question: how many jobs have you applied to this year… and how many have actually called you back? If you’re like most mid-career professionals

I used to avoid networking. It felt awkward. Uncomfortable. I didn’t want to reach out to people and ask for help. “They’re busy.” “Why would

After I was laid off, the company paid for outplacement support. They helped rewrite my resume. At first glance, it looked polished. Professional. Clean. But
