Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just went through a career coach and paid $120/month. This was only for 2 30 minute sessions but she was very efficient with our time and she really helped me find clarity about what I was looking for. 3 months later, I've just landed my dream job. So yes, I say it's worth it but shop around $2k seems ridiculous.

Can you name the coach you worked with?

I am the previous poster who just went through it and paid $120. The firm is called Clearly Next https://clearlynext.com/ (Perfect name btw). They will refer you to a coach and I had a free consultation. I worked with Amy Ames.

Thank you!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just went through a career coach and paid $120/month. This was only for 2 30 minute sessions but she was very efficient with our time and she really helped me find clarity about what I was looking for. 3 months later, I've just landed my dream job. So yes, I say it's worth it but shop around $2k seems ridiculous.

Can you name the coach you worked with?

I am the previous poster who just went through it and paid $120. The firm is called Clearly Next https://clearlynext.com/ (Perfect name btw). They will refer you to a coach and I had a free consultation. I worked with Amy Ames.

Anonymous wrote:I just went through a career coach and paid $120/month. This was only for 2 30 minute sessions but she was very efficient with our time and she really helped me find clarity about what I was looking for. 3 months later, I've just landed my dream job. So yes, I say it's worth it but shop around $2k seems ridiculous.

awesome! I'll be back in 3 months and see if mine worked for me!

Anonymous wrote:I just went through a career coach and paid $120/month. This was only for 2 30 minute sessions but she was very efficient with our time and she really helped me find clarity about what I was looking for. 3 months later, I've just landed my dream job. So yes, I say it's worth it but shop around $2k seems ridiculous.

Can you name the coach you worked with?

I just went through a career coach and paid $120/month. This was only for 2 30 minute sessions but she was very efficient with our time and she really helped me find clarity about what I was looking for. 3 months later, I've just landed my dream job. So yes, I say it's worth it but shop around $2k seems ridiculous.

Thanks for all the responses - super helpful. I am the poster asking for referrals. I understand how the money might be a waste if you are already experienced, have established a career, want to stay in your particular industry, etc. For me, I stayed home with my kids (and had them young so never really established a career prior). I got divorced and have been in real estate for 4+ years. I am not bad at it and could be better, but I literally despise it. With a passion. I am literally lost and overwhelmed and think that, for me, talking to someone will be a huge help. I am sure I don't even know of some jobs that even exist. Thanks so much for those two names. Has anyone worked with a woman they highly recommend??

Anonymous wrote:This is OP. I paid the $$. It was a complete waste. It would have been useful if I truly had no idea what to do or if it was a major change like going from kindergarten teacher into to business. My career change was relatively minor so it was not helpful.

I’m working with a career coach and it’s sort of like therapy. Depending on who you get, they can give you a boost of confidence, conversation which we all crave but don’t get anymore and some helpful insider tips for your resume, interview etc. I don’t think one really needs a coach, you really just need to do some deep reflecting and research. Sometimes it’s a pain because they try to challenge you and most seem more extroverted so for an introvert like me, it’s exhausting. However, I do see some soft people skills that develop from the interactions that are useful in interviews.

This is OP. I paid the $$. It was a complete waste. It would have been useful if I truly had no idea what to do or if it was a major change like going from kindergarten teacher into to business. My career change was relatively minor so it was not helpful.

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Anonymous wrote:And we are paying $600 a month for my DH to continue with his career coach (started after a lay-off, paid for by previous employer, he decided to continue now that he is employed again). Makes me crazy, because for what we are paying her (over $7k per year), we could go on a nice vacation, put more away for college, and so many other things! But no, he has to chat with her about his career...

Is that all they talk about? Why would anyone need to continue w career coaching once a position is secure? Keeping a therapist yes. Coach, why?

It sounds like maybe he is in therapy. Career counseling and therapy can be interchangeable.