Dear J.T. & Dale: I have degrees in graphic design and communication. Though I have freelanced regularly since college, for the better part of the past 10 years I have worked in a direct-care capacity for various nonprofits, so I have not worked on staff in graphic design. Please offer me a little insight. I am finding myself calling all the design-agency numbers in the phone book out of desperation. And accepting a job that’s not in my field would continue to move me further from my career. - John Read the rest of this entry »

Dear J.T. & Dale: I’m a 43-year-old who’s totally tired of the physical and mental strain of being a fire-sprinkler installer. The company I work for is disorganized and slow to communicate. I will not go into the different ways this employer is screwed up, but my patience has worn thin. I am presently volunteering as a baseball coach for an inner-city team. I know in my heart that working with kids is what I am meant to do. How can I turn my passion into a career? - Paul Read the rest of this entry »