Career & Work

Changes in work can affect far more than what we do each day. A new career, job loss, retirement, shifting responsibilities, or uncertainty about what comes next can challenge our sense of identity, purpose, stability, and direction. Navigating these transitions involves understanding what is changing while considering how work and its meaning fit into the larger framework of our lives.

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