I have been a small fish in a big pond and a big fish in a small pond.  Now, I am a bit of a fish out of water.

Since I started working at the age of 19 as a “Girl Friday” at a copier company in Walnut Creek, California, I’ve had a non-stop career.  My career began in the 70’s when women were taught that they could have it all–a career, a family, an incredible love life–all while looking beautiful.  And I believed it (except for the beautiful part) shoulder pads and all.  Looking back, I can tell you that ideal was virtually impossible to pull off.   I’m glad that today’s generation of women understand that better than I did.

It is an interesting challenge to purposely step off of the 9-5 treadmill and take the time to figure out what I want to do next.  You see, I want the next phase of my career to be the best phase I’ve ever had.  But, I have to figure out what that is.

I have cards in my hand but I will continue to “Go Fish” and see what surprises are in the deck.