Career Transition? Audio Interview With James O. Armstrong
Posted by Rosie on February 15, 2008
Listen to the audio interview of the founder of Now What Jobs the site of hope for baby boomers making career transitions.
Shari’s Gone Country!
Posted by Rosie on December 9, 2007
I posted a discussion on Blogcatalog.com asking for boomer sites. The site I am reviewing today was submitted by someone who knew about four boomer women who were carving out a life in the remote. One of their sites is called, Shari’s Gone Country.
The following description is in blogcatalog:
Discover how four “boomer+” women are creating a working Merino sheep ranch (farm) in the middle of nowhere. You’ll laugh ’til your sides hurt as you help us round up sheep, herd chickens, and clear tumbleweed.
Now you must admit this blog sounds like a lot of fun and relaxation. When you go to the blog it has a picture of two cows eating. Yep, you are ready to take a trip to the country. I looked at the post for today and I thought, “These are strong women!
The posts are down to earth, down to every day living and up to a positive perspective that engages you to want to read the entire blog posts. I would not be surprised if a book does not appear with all their adventures next year.
I am most excited about the fact that they are living out dreams, supporting each other, having fun and still pursuing entrepreneur activities. Her business blog is content filled with organizational tips for staying organized and computer savvy with a home business.
I expect much more to come from the insights of this remarkable woman. I admire her and wish I was out on a farm with my mom. It would keep both of us young! (Meanwhile I am thinking about teaching her how to blog) What a powerful message for other boomers caring for older parents.
Much continued success!
PS I hope she also places this blog in Blogarama
They do not seem to have a lot of boomer sites. The more directory placements the better.
Now What Jobs?
Posted by Rosie on November 13, 2007
I have the pleasure to sharing a site that is just for boomers and seniors who are making job transitions. It is called Now What Jobs . I just love the name itself which is based on a book written by the founder. It poses that question many have had after downsizing or any separation like retirement from their jobs. “What will I do now?” Since I am a big fan of re-careering and re-creating this site is especially attractive.
I was contacted by them a few weeks ago and reviewed their site. I am very impressed. When you visit right on the home page on the top is the picture of the founder, James Armstrong and the great purpose statement about the site. It states:
For Baby Boomers and Active Seniors, jobs, timely advice, corporate profiles, continuing education options real estate/relocation plus franchises and more are available here.
In addition you can add links! That means if you have a website or blog of interest to other baby boomers you can add it right here plus a 50 word description. I am convinced that this site with its wealth of information will go viral real soon and that means your information will travel with it.
The staff is great and stuff is updated often for a static website. I suspect they will have a blog soon so keep an eye open. Meanwhile do visit submit your site and glean from the deep well of information.
