by Pamela Skillings      Send to a friend

The majority of U.S. career changers are more interested in following their career passions than in making more money, according to a recent survey by Money magazine and Salary.com.

The survey reached out to 12,000 workers and 164 companies. Nearly 60% of those surveyed said they had recently changed careers or were planning to do so.

What were career changers looking for? Younger workers said they most valued mental stimulation and advancement opportunities. Working parents were most interested in flexible schedules, while professionals over 50 prioritized both flexible schedules and engaging work.

This is just the latest in a series of surveys documenting a shift in attitudes about work. People spend a lot of time at work and they want their jobs to mean something.

Companies also benefit from employing more engaged workers who care about what they do. Almost half of the companies that responded to the survey said that they actively recruit career changers because they are more dedicated employees.

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by Pamela Skillings      Send to a friend

I’m back! I took a bit of a sabbatical from blogging. I’ve been busy writing and researching my book, getting projects done for my clients, and generally keeping up with life.

But I decided I had to make time for blogging again. In the course of researching the book, I have found lots of great info to share. I have been running around the country meeting interesting people who left corporate jobs they hated to start companies, establish nonprofit foundations, and accept great jobs at smaller companies and corporations that "get it."

So my sabbatical from blogging is over. Stay tuned for more inspiration, information and stories about escaping from Corporate America.

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