Written by Gina DeLapa

Okay. The first thing you should know is I’m in a lot of psychic pain right now, and my stomach feels like it’s about to explode. Serious stuff has befallen two people I care about, and I am—to quote Anne Lamott—“like everyone else, suffering like a sonofab----.”

Read more...

Written by Cheri Saccone

When does trying become pointless striving?

Read more...

Written by Gina DeLapa

Who isn’t feeling job stress? With U.S. unemployment at 10 percent, even those of us with jobs are feeling out of sorts: less stability, more pressure and perhaps the haunting question, “Is this all there is?” Then there’s the survivors’ guilt that reminds us, “I should be thankful just to have a job.” Sometimes this thought helps; other times, it only adds to our angst.

Read more...

Written by Gina DeLapa

A friend of mine, who’s Catholic, was asked to plan the office “Christmas” party. He explained to his boss (a Turkish Muslim) that it was really more appropriate to call it a holiday party. The Muslim boss shrugged and asked, “Who are we bulls----ng? It’s a Christmas party.”

Read more...

Written by Gina DeLapa

Do you know why adults always asked us when we were kids, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” They were looking for ideas. And while I say that tongue-in-cheek, I think there’s some truth to it.

Read more...

Written by Gina DeLapa

“If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31

This morning at the gym, my friend Nick was lamenting that his new career had gotten off to a late start. “If I’d started this when I was 20 …” he began. I had to laugh—Nick is all of 29. Let’s just say I could be his aunt. More importantly, as a career counselor I know that most of us will change careers three to five times over the course of our adult lives.

Read more...

Written by Gina DeLapa

As a career counselor, I could give you my best shot at a 10-step formula for how to discern a career change or job move. But I’d rather step out of the role of “expert,” and simply share how it happened for me, along with a few lessons I learned along the way. My guess is this will be more helpful than a formula—it’s certainly more personal.

One of the clearest signs God was calling me to change careers came not from Scripture but from stubbing my toe. Hard. Even as I pounded my fist and cussed a blue streak, I knew something besides my big toe was terribly wrong—I just didn’t know what. This happened one morning on my way to the shower, and though I can walk just fine now (it’s been eight years), my life has never been the same.

Read more...

Written by Beth Stoner

May, June, July and August. These words are some of the most beautiful sounds to students of all ages. In the carefree days of adolescence, summer meant long bike rides, swimming and treks through the woods. Once college hit, thoughts of summer, while still attractive, no longer solely indicate a time of glorious nothingness.

Read more...

Written by RELEVANT

For most of us the search for employment is filled with stress. The kingpin of anxiety is the dreaded job interview. Sure, you’re excited for the opportunity to meet with the company you applied to, but your gut starts twisting the minute you contemplate being face-to-face with your potential employer.

Read more...