This letter writer and his girlfriend dream of traveling the world; instead, struggling to save, they lay in bed and cry. Our elder suggests an incremental approach. Dear EWC…
Working 9-5
That’s no way to make a living. Should I quit and follow my dream? Our elder advises taking it slowly. Dear EWC I studied psychology in my undergraduate…
And then the pandemic happened
This letter writer loved to study until Covid-19 hit. Now they just feel stuck. Can our elder help them get their mojo back? Dear EWC I’m a college…
Motivation for med school
I have a place at med school but now I’m terrified. Help! It seems clear that your heart wants this, says our elder. Now, let’s break it down into steps…
Work, life, study… help!
This letter writer is juggling it all. Should she put her studies on hold to move out with her partner? It’s tough, says our elder. But you’ll get through it…
Dropped out, no license…
Is it too late to fix my life and have a career? It’s never too late, says our elder. You can start by getting your G.E.D. Dear EWC Hello….
I want to do culinary arts but…
Those jobs are stressful, right? A letter writer feels uncertain about what to do when she leaves school. Our elder has a gap year idea that might help. Dear…
How can I find a career?
Nothing sparks my interest, but I do love animals. Well that’s a start, says our elder. Dear EWC I’m 28 and feel like I am not doing anything with…
Promoted – now I’m burnt out!
A promotion at work led to stress and fatigue for this teacher. The path to happiness is doing what you enjoy, says our elder. Why not go back to the…
Help me find my major
I’ve just started college but I still don’t know what I want to do. From pros and cons lists to a favorite book, our elder has some ideas. Dear…