Career changes are GOOD news in the new economy: 3 ways to make an easy transition

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Are you happy in your career?  Have you ever felt like maybe you wanted to follow another star toward more happiness in your work life?

Today I was watching a live video chat featuring Porter Gale and DJ Waldow from Marketo. The talk was mostly about technology and how it is changing the marketing landscape, but Porter said something else about working and careers that really resonated with me. She said that as a marketer you have to ask yourself if you are really passionate about the product or service you are offering. If you don’t feel passion, she said, it’s time to take a step back and think if you need to be working on something else, because you need that passion to fuel the best work possible. Read the rest of this entry »