BD-028 - What is a Life Coach?

Are you looking for a happier home life? Perhaps you’re still not sure what you want to be when you grow up. Consider talking to a life coach. Read more

Doctor? Lawyer? IT Professional? Starving Artist?

Fascinating conversation going on over at this article. The author questions whether he is a bad parent about the career advice he’s giving his son.

My son is a high school senior with an A-minus average who takes mostly advance placement and honors courses. He loves the challenge of math, and aced a calculus AP exam, scoring a 5, the top grade. Yet, his true passion is composing classical music, and all of the colleges he’s considering offer strong programs in classical music composition.

While many parents steer their kids toward college programs, including those in IT management and computer sciences, that promise relatively steady and lucrative careers, my wife and I have been my son’s biggest champions in his pursuit of his passion, though we know that few people earn a good living composing classical music.

I have to admit, my instinct is to be practical and recommend getting a ‘decent’ paying job with some relative job stability. There’s nothing fun about being a starving artist. Maybe that’s nice for your twenties, but you’ve got to think long term.

Most of us don’t have obscenely wealthy parents. As a single income household with kids and increasing demands, my focus has to be on income/stability, not passion. (In my beat down humble opinion.)

What do you think? Please answer the poll below:

Also, please leave a comment. But please no angry/accusing rants. Just share what your situation is and what you think is realistic. This is an important issue.

Thanks!
-BD

When I Grow Up

Thought I’d share my all-time favorite video with you. Personally I think it’s brilliant. Wish I’d thought of it first. It strikes me deeply because I’ve spent twenty years in the advertising/marketing industry. Enjoy!

Happy Labor Day!

BD-013 - We’re Lines on a Spreadsheet

While celebrating a collegue’s new job, a beloved collegue loses hers. BD reflects on our roles as disposable assets in the eyes of corporate America.

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The Four-Day Work Week Challenge

I came across a very thoughtful article, The Four-Day Week Challenge, on A List Apart.

It includes a practical list of time management tips and resource links. I encourage you to read it.

What do you think? Please post your comments. Thanks.
-Roland