Tag Archives: career

5 Things I Don’t Miss About Corporate Life

Lisa Beach   October 22, 2015   6 Comments on 5 Things I Don’t Miss About Corporate Life
Corporate Life

  When I ditched my corporate life to be a freelance writer (and then a stay-at-home mom/homeschooler), I expected some trade-offs. Looking back, the pros outweighed the cons by far. While I do miss the steady paycheck (admittedly, that’s a big one), I don’t miss much else from my days as a corporate worker bee. 5 Things I Don’t Miss… Read more »

Comparisons Are Like Roadkill

Lisa Beach   August 18, 2015   6 Comments on Comparisons Are Like Roadkill
comparisons are like roadkill

Even though you know better, don’t you occasionally fall into the self-esteem-killing trap of comparing yourself to others? I know I do, especially since I just turned 50 – that Tweenior milestone when I should be nearing the peak of my life, but in reality, not so much. Like roadkill, comparisons draw you in, forcing you to stare even though… Read more »