The Introduction of the Concept Lifestyle Careers

The idea that you can create work around your lifestyle isn't new. 

According to the website job-hunt.org, "A lifestyle career is first and foremost, about generating income in a meaningful way that is compatible with your personal lifestyle goals. Prime candidates for a lifestyle-friendly career include parents who want to work from home while raising children, baby boomers who still need to work but want to run their own show and professionals of all ages determined to escape the restraints of the conventional workplace in exchange for greater control over their personal life and career trajectory." 

It Isn't Easy

In order to be a success at creating a lifestyle career you must be driven, focused and organized. The first two attributes are inherent but the last one can be learned. 

Variety is the Spice of Life

Lifestyle Careers can come in many flavors such as:

• working from home for an employer
• working from home for yourself
• telecommuting
• working for yourself/location independent

In the next blog we will take a closer look at working from home for an employer and analyze the pros and cons for this type of lifestyle career. Be empowered, do what needs to be done to reach your goals and you will have success. What is your ideal lifestyle career?
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