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[quote=Anonymous]Ok, I'm 46, a single mom, and have had a fantastic, successful, career in journalism, govt, NGOs and academia. Tenured prof at high-powered university; experience in SES-level political appointee jobs in defense/foreign affairs/intel, lots of by-lines in national media outlets, TV experience etc. Problem is, none of these things makes me much money, and I have three boys approaching college age.  My friends keep saying, "You have a great reputation and should just cash in! Go do something that makes money for a few years! Consult part time for a fancy strategy or lobbying firm or a venture capital firm! Get on a corporate board!"

Given imminent college expenses I'd love to make some money for a while, and yes, I see lots of colleagues, particularly from the government world, who seem to move easily between high powered private sector jobs and public sector jobs. But... I guess I am naive. How do people DO this? Where do you start looking? How do you let people know you're interested? Head hunters? And can one do this kind of money-making thing part-time? As a single parent I value flexibility and would find to tough to not be able to control my hours/travel. Any advice?[/quote]

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