Comments on: (Re)Invention Roadmap http://renaissancetrophywife.com/2009/04/12/reinvention-roadmap/ modern lifestyle investments for women who want it all Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:46:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Beginning at the End « Renaissance Trophy Wife http://renaissancetrophywife.com/2009/04/12/reinvention-roadmap/#comment-544 Beginning at the End « Renaissance Trophy Wife Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:11:25 +0000 http://renaissancetrophywife.com/?p=2321#comment-544 [...] all the more reason to continue working on the other elements.  Hence, my consideration of a career change (although not as drastic a shift as the previous one) even in this turbulent environment.   [...] [...] all the more reason to continue working on the other elements.  Hence, my consideration of a career change (although not as drastic a shift as the previous one) even in this turbulent environment.   [...]

]]> By: RenaissanceTrophyWife http://renaissancetrophywife.com/2009/04/12/reinvention-roadmap/#comment-536 RenaissanceTrophyWife Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:10:11 +0000 http://renaissancetrophywife.com/?p=2321#comment-536 You would think for the number of times I've switched focus (4 disparate fields between HS, college, grad school, job) that I could do it in my sleep... or use a template or something. Of course, the only thing I know for sure is what I *don't* want to end up like. C'est la vie. You would think for the number of times I’ve switched focus (4 disparate fields between HS, college, grad school, job) that I could do it in my sleep… or use a template or something. Of course, the only thing I know for sure is what I *don’t* want to end up like. C’est la vie.

]]> By: wellheeled http://renaissancetrophywife.com/2009/04/12/reinvention-roadmap/#comment-534 wellheeled Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:18:51 +0000 http://renaissancetrophywife.com/?p=2321#comment-534 Please tell me when you figure it out. I've struggled with this topic - a lot, and still haven't come to an answer. Please tell me when you figure it out. I’ve struggled with this topic – a lot, and still haven’t come to an answer.

]]> By: Kristan http://renaissancetrophywife.com/2009/04/12/reinvention-roadmap/#comment-528 Kristan Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:58:32 +0000 http://renaissancetrophywife.com/?p=2321#comment-528 Oh, I am SO in that school too! Oh, I am SO in that school too!

]]> By: RenaissanceTrophyWife http://renaissancetrophywife.com/2009/04/12/reinvention-roadmap/#comment-527 RenaissanceTrophyWife Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:50:58 +0000 http://renaissancetrophywife.com/?p=2321#comment-527 Good point! I've come across many people who seem to think that the best course of action is to continue along a certain path, once you've started, and this belief also tends to coincide with a mindset of "if you're fixing it, it must be broken." While I don't believe that at all, I think that it's hard for them to see what I want in the context of proactively managing my life/career. Not necessarily a subtle distinction for me, but for them, I suppose. "And that was kind of a hit to my pride, for a number of reasons, but it was also the right decision." -- I can definitely see where you're coming from on this. Good for you for making the right decision! I'm of the school that obsesses over advantages/disadvantages and tries to be practical, then ultimately makes a decision based on my heart/gut. It's been scary at times, but I can't say I'd do anything differently (so far). Good point! I’ve come across many people who seem to think that the best course of action is to continue along a certain path, once you’ve started, and this belief also tends to coincide with a mindset of “if you’re fixing it, it must be broken.” While I don’t believe that at all, I think that it’s hard for them to see what I want in the context of proactively managing my life/career. Not necessarily a subtle distinction for me, but for them, I suppose.

“And that was kind of a hit to my pride, for a number of reasons, but it was also the right decision.” — I can definitely see where you’re coming from on this. Good for you for making the right decision! I’m of the school that obsesses over advantages/disadvantages and tries to be practical, then ultimately makes a decision based on my heart/gut. It’s been scary at times, but I can’t say I’d do anything differently (so far).

]]> By: Kristan http://renaissancetrophywife.com/2009/04/12/reinvention-roadmap/#comment-526 Kristan Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:22:23 +0000 http://renaissancetrophywife.com/?p=2321#comment-526 I don't think it's a subtle distinction: there's a huge difference between making mistakes and correcting them, and just realizing it's time to move on/move in a new direction. I don't think there's anything wrong with either -- it's more making mistakes and not doing anything about it that's "wrong". Personally I've gone through a couple key moments of change: (1) dropping computer science as my double major in college and picking up design & Spanish minors instead. BEST DECISION EVER. And (2) realizing that I am incapable, at this point and time, of holding a full-time job AND dedicating the amount of time to my writing as I want. So I had to voluntarily demote myself at work, to part-time admin. And that was kind of a hit to my pride, for a number of reasons, but it was also the right decision. So I guess if it feels right, go with it. Better to regret the things you do than the things you don't. ;) I don’t think it’s a subtle distinction: there’s a huge difference between making mistakes and correcting them, and just realizing it’s time to move on/move in a new direction. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with either — it’s more making mistakes and not doing anything about it that’s “wrong”.

Personally I’ve gone through a couple key moments of change: (1) dropping computer science as my double major in college and picking up design & Spanish minors instead. BEST DECISION EVER. And (2) realizing that I am incapable, at this point and time, of holding a full-time job AND dedicating the amount of time to my writing as I want. So I had to voluntarily demote myself at work, to part-time admin. And that was kind of a hit to my pride, for a number of reasons, but it was also the right decision.

So I guess if it feels right, go with it. Better to regret the things you do than the things you don’t. ;)

]]> By: (Re)Invention Roadmap http://renaissancetrophywife.com/2009/04/12/reinvention-roadmap/#comment-525 (Re)Invention Roadmap Mon, 13 Apr 2009 06:31:14 +0000 http://renaissancetrophywife.com/?p=2321#comment-525 [...] Original post by RenaissanceTrophyWife [...] [...] Original post by RenaissanceTrophyWife [...]

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