Coryan’s Midlife Career Change Update
I know, it’s been too long between posts. For that I apologize. I have a personal goal of never more than two days without a post, but it was broken this week. I was at a conference of nonprofit organizations giving a presentation on using technology to improve communication and services. It was well received and a lot of fun to do.
So, it’s time to update you on what is happening in my own pursuit of a midlife career change. Several weeks ago I wrote about my decision to stay in my current job while pursuing business options on the side. I call this being a jobrepreneur, and I wrote about the advantages of this work arrangement in January. It is challenging to do both, but it’s actually given me a new motivation for my day job.
As part of the preparation for my conference workshop, I created a website on using technology in a nonprofit business. NPTechnology.org was originally going to just be a simple site for answering participant questions that could not be addressed during the conference. But in speaking with other nonprofit leaders, I saw there is a need for more information in this area. So, I’ve decided to make the site a regular part of my Internet publishing group, Coryan Media.
I’m continuing to operate and write for four websites/blogs, and have recently been adding advertising to each site, one at a time. I’m also working on a couple more sites, but I know that I will need help to manage all of this…so the new sites are getting little of my time.
My hope is that all of this work will lead me to some new midlife adventures. I want to keep my position as the nonprofit director, but I love the technology/Internet work as well. I will be finding ways to promote myself as a speaker/trainer to nonprofits on the use of technology. In the meantime, I’m having fun and making some extra change…in my life and in my pocket.
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4 Responses to “Coryan’s Midlife Career Change Update”
By Cathy Goodwin on Mar 2, 2008 | Reply
Great post – very honest! I recommend a book, Career Distinction, by William Arruda. I’d also take a look at Herminia Ibarra’s book, Working Identity. And (a little self-promo here) I’ve got all kinds of resources on my own website,
midlifecareerstrategy.com
You look a little young for mid-life.
If you’re working for a company, could they find this blog? Would it matter?
By Coryan on Mar 2, 2008 | Reply
Hi Cathy – Thanks for the recommendations and the compliment. Actually, I’m 43 years old, so I’m definitely in midlife.
Regarding my employer, it’s a great question that I’ve been very thoughtful about. First, Coryan is not my real name. Second, I’ve actually talked some with my employer about my situation and my blogging. I’ve not shared all the details, but if they (it’s a board of directors) were to read this blog, I could handle the response. I have no intention of leaving (although it was considered in the past) and this side work has actually made me more motivated on the job.
I hope you come back to visit. Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment.
By Bruce on Mar 8, 2008 | Reply
Jim,
Great to hear you’re expanding, buddy!
So am I…will keep you posted.
Thanks for your continued support; I’m about to steer some others to this blog.
Keep up the great work!
By Coryan on Mar 8, 2008 | Reply
Thanks Bruce. I wasn’t really planning to expand, but when there was a request to turn the simple resource page into a more comprehensive site, I figured it made sense. Besides, there’s only a couple decent sites out there for Nonprofits in the way of technology advice and information.
Oh, and thanks for any recommendations you make for this blog. The traffic’s been growing, but I can never have too many readers.