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Is a Portfolio Career Right for You?

Another advantage to a portfolio career is that as you age you may find the pressures of a modern conventional career too demanding. For example, I know that at nearly sixty four I could not return to the emotional demands of a modern job in ...

frankbeswick, on 02/23/2014

Is a Portfolio Career Right for You?

Thanks Jo I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and yes I am looking forward to seeing the poll results over time.

pkmcr, on 02/23/2014

Is a Portfolio Career Right for You?

I am similar to Frank but I centre around the Arts and ESL aspects of Education. I don't know if I could go back to one long slog again. (Perhaps I will) I was interested to see your poll results! Jo

Jo_Murphy, on 02/23/2014

Is a Portfolio Career Right for You?

Thanks so much for sharing your experience Frank and how much you love it - really appreciate it.

pkmcr, on 02/23/2014

Is a Portfolio Career Right for You?

A portfolio career is what I have. I combine private tution [my main income, self employed] marking public exam papers, writing, invigilating exams and a little occasional teaching.Add to these my self reliant activities. I love it and would ...

frankbeswick, on 02/23/2014

Is a Portfolio Career Right for You?

Thanks Mira that's kind of you. Yes I think you have to definitely have the right mindset to take it forward although doing what really resonates with you and your values can be a great bonus.

pkmcr, on 02/23/2014

Good Questions To Ask In An Interview

Great points! I especially loved the bit about asking why the position is available. Would have never thought to ask that. It felt like asking too much, and they might, indeed, equivocate, but you're right, it probably doesn't hurt to ask.

Mira, on 02/23/2014

Is a Portfolio Career Right for You?

You make some great points here! (Welcome back!) The irregular stream of income, the deadlines that keep piling up in a haphazard way sometimes . . . it can be quite difficult.

Mira, on 02/23/2014

A Photo Journey Back in Time to Florida's Largest Civil War Battle

Thank you Mira!

AbbyFitz, on 02/23/2014

A Photo Journey Back in Time to Florida's Largest Civil War Battle

Thank you dustytoes! The contrast was just too hilarious to pass up.

AbbyFitz, on 02/23/2014

The Mechanics of Thinking: "How to think, by asking Why."

I really like that ending. Thank you for the article, Eugene!

Mira, on 02/23/2014

A Photo Journey Back in Time to Florida's Largest Civil War Battle

Very nice page, Abby! I hope it will inspire more people to visit the reenactment of the Battle of Olustee on Presidents' Day weekend. I enjoyed the virtual tour!

Mira, on 02/23/2014

Celtic Handfasting Cords for a Pagan Wedding

I think the trick is to just keep them. Do them even if no-one around you is doing them. Then teach your kids to do them too. That's how any tradition survives.

JoHarrington, on 02/23/2014

The London of Oscar Wilde - A Guided Walk Around Mayfair

Hello Maritravel - thank you so much! I'm really pleased that you find it interesting! :)

KathleenDuffy, on 02/23/2014

A Photo Journey Back in Time to Florida's Largest Civil War Battle

I loved that contrast between the north and south "serious" and "festive" before battle... I think it definitely relates to the nature of people from different areas of the country - and I've lived in both places. Great page Abby! This is a ...

dustytoes, on 02/23/2014