Should a letter writer pursue his dream? Our elder is all in favour of doing a job you love; in the meantime, a spreadsheet will help narrow down the options….
Study, work or my partner?
A letter writer is struggling to balance her job, studies and her dreams of moving out. Our elder can empathize: she went through the same thing and lived to tell…
Not psyched for psychology
A letter writer is having second thoughts about studying psychology. It’s a great subject to study, says our elder – but don’t pressure yourself if it’s not for you. …
Nobody’s reading my book
Is it worth self-publishing on Amazon? Our elder has some words of wisdom for a writer whose online sales are not what they’d hoped. Dear EWC As you may…
So many choices: I’m scared!
How can I be sure to make the right decision about college? From career tests to pros-and-cons lists, our elder has some suggestions. Dear EWC I’m a junior in…
Can’t define what career I want
I want to help people solve problems – is that a career? Could be, says our elder. It sounds like a broad university program might help. Dear EWC So…
Being a doctor: worth it or no?
It takes time and sacrifice to become a doctor. Only you can decide if you want to go through it, says our elder. Dear EWC Being a doctor has…
No more screens!
A teacher needs a break after a year of distance learning. Our elder can empathize – and has some tips on how to make a plan for what’s next. …
Too old for an apprenticeship?
I thought I wanted to work in the music industry but now I’d like to retrain. Am I too old at 23? Not at all, says our elder. Start exploring…
Will I like it in 10 years?
How do you find a career you love? Our elder helps a letter writer who enjoys Computer Science now but worries that they might change their mind. Dear EWC…