Ask Agnes: Career Shifts

Ask Agnes: Career Shifts

Dear AGNES, My oldest adult child recently shared that they are in the process of unmasking more of who they are, and that they are concerned I will not be able to handle it. Twice now, in what started as casual conversation, they became very upset and tried to tell...
Ask Agnes: Career Shifts

Ask Agnes: Career Shifts

Dear AGNES, I had a successful career for 20+ years, and I stepped away from it about a year ago. I’m afraid to step back into it, and simultaneously afraid I can’t support myself if I don’t. Then, also, I am afraid I don’t want to. I loved the work, but I didn’t love...
Ask Agnes: Trying to Keep Your Cool

Ask Agnes: Trying to Keep Your Cool

Dear AGNES, I am currently traveling and working in Europe during a significant heat wave. I am managing reasonably well by staying hydrated, adjusting my schedule, and avoiding the hottest parts of the day. What is affecting me more is the atmosphere around it....
Ask Agnes: Respectful but Frustrated

Ask Agnes: Respectful but Frustrated

Dear AGNES, I deeply value my boss and the work we do together, but the way we work can sometimes feel very unstructured and unclear. My boss is carrying so much responsibility and juggling so many moving pieces that priorities often shift quickly, which can leave me...
Ask Agnes: Career Shifts

Ask Agnes: Changing the Pattern

Dear AGNES, I recently went through something that shook me more than I expected. I was completing an official document process online and believed I was on the correct website. Everything looked legitimate, so I followed the steps and paid the fee. Later, I noticed a...