Category Archives: Expanding Your Opportunities

Economics in a tightly-connected community

Posted on April 25, 2009 by David St Lawrence

The Community as social network In this county people get to know each other and while we may not be one big happy family, we share a lot of information on how people are doing, who needs help, and who … Continue reading →

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Finding an Ethical Employer

Posted on June 16, 2008 by David St Lawrence

One of my readers is taking a break from corporate life and is living in a quiet corner of France to settle her nerves. She writes: I am keen to return to work but having re-read my diary for 2003 … Continue reading →

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Serendipity plays a huge part in career decisions

Posted on June 4, 2008 by David St Lawrence

Forty years ago when I was designing electronic systems to capture missile test data, I would have laughed uproariously if someone had suggested that I might end up framing artwork in a rural community in Southwest Virginia. My goal then … Continue reading →

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Transferable skills – a big asset in post-corporate life

Posted on May 13, 2008 by David St Lawrence

As a corporate employee, you tend to gain experience in relatively specialized areas. In fact, after a few years you may become unable to carry on a conversation about work with anyone outside your own industry. The skills you accumulate … Continue reading →

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