55+ Worker No. 7: Skill Development or Career Enhancement?

Finding a second career or going back to work after a sabbatical may require that you reevaluate your portfolio. The leading questions are often based on what choices to make concerning skill development or career enhancement. Learning a new skill can be fun and interesting, and going back to college can also be rewarding. This decision-making process should begin with a personal reflection concerning your goals, talents and abilities, your interests and passions, and the settings that are best for your learning abilities. It is important to mention that quality of life should also be a factor in your decision-making, and achieving a feeling of congruence about your new job and your beliefs, values, and your personal vision.