I have an MBA but no JOB

I have an MBA but no JOB I have multiple degrees, but little actual experience. I’m currently at a job that has no challenges, nowhere to go grow, and where I’m not treated well due to the hierarchy. I still know there’s lots more for me as far as work and making a difference in this world – how do I know what that is? I make about 80k a yr but I feel lost. I’ve lost my passion and on top of that I’m ADD. “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs [Tweet This]   If you have a question, send it to me at [email protected] Show Notes: Episode – 01-13-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan Miller tackles a very common issue in the US – people who are highly educated and have trouble finding a job. He also talks to people on the flip side who have that well-paying job, but find themselves wanting. This week’s theme is how to start the new year with hope for your career regardless of your starting point. Listen as Dan walks us through a number of success stories and questions from people needing help in their journey to finding the work they love. Sponsored By: Go to audible.com/48Days and get a free audio of 365 Thank Yous: The Year a Simple Act of Daily Gratitude Changed My Life Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:14 – Preview of Today’s Show on I have an MBA but no JOB I have multiple degrees, but little actual experience I’m currently at a job that has no challenges, nowhere to go grow, and where I’m not treated well due to the hierarchy I still know there’s lots more for me as far as work and making a difference in this world – how do I know what that is? I make about $80K a year but I feel lost. I’ve lost my passion and on top of that I’m ADD “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs 02:22 – Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of 365 Thank Yous: The Year a Simple Act of Daily Gratitude Changed My Life 03:00 – A success story from Keith 03:01 – A simple thanks to 48 Days 03:52 – Lucas also shares his success story 03:56 – Lucas is an HVAC Subcontractor 04:02 – He gets to keep old equipment for free or sometimes at $15-25 04:16 – He sells them for $250 each, sells for parts, or take what’s left to recycling and still gets paid 04:58 – Dan shares about their HVAC unit in the sanctuary 06:06 – A message from Tom who has a seasonal job that has just ended 06:33 – Tom found a part in the 48 Days book about losing a job 06:52 – His immediate goal now is to fill his life with positivity 07:07 – Tom says “thanks” for adding value to his life 07:51 – Dan tells about the dinner they had last night for Coaching with Excellence 08:10 – Dan met Graham who came to Coaching with Excellence in 2014 08:28 – Graham Honeycutt said he wrote a blog a couple of months ago that became his most viewed blog 08:36 – The title was “My Failure in Building an Email List” 08:56 – “In my failure in building my email list, I succeeded in building a relationship list” 09:08 – “I’ve stopped focusing on building an email list” 09:30 – Graham changed his strategy 09:42 – He sent notes or called the people he had relationship with to get in touch 10:38 – The response was very positive: acquired 8 speaking engagements, coaching, and picked up other clients 11:12 – Checkout his website at grahamhoneycutt.com 13:25 – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 14:34 – A question from Adam, “How would you look for a job in a different state or country from the one you live in?” 14:47 – Adam works in South Korea but wants to find a job and move back to the US with his wife 15:07 – Dan, in 48 Days, doesn’t look for in-person interviews 15:28 – Make multiple contacts 15:36 – Most interviews can be done via online video calls 16:07 – Jean says, I have multiple degrees, but little actual experience 16:27 – She hasn’t had a job since 2013, but is helping her fiance with his business 16:40 – Her fiance wants Jean to get a job to contribute to the bills 16:51 – “I just don’t know what to do” 17:03 – Jean has a MBA and a MHA 17:30 – Dan advises Jean to read the 48 Days book thoroughly 17:58 – Dan does NOT encourage Jean to start with the Coaching with Excellence event on Mother’s Day weekend 18:52 – Dan doesn’t want Jean to borrow money to attend an event that might not be a fit her 19:31 – Look for a traditional job 19:52 – Elizabeth says, I’m currently at a job that has no challenges, nowhere to go grow, and where I’m not treated well due to the hierarchy 20:13 – Elizabeth graduated with two degrees – International Politics and Foreign Language (German and Russian) 20:19 – She’s actively applying for other jobs 20:36 – “It seems that no one wants to hire me” 21:06 – Your resume is 2/10 21:43 – In your name, if you have an M.D. – it’s confusing 22:13 – Start with an objective 23:00 – Remove “General Studies” from your educational background 23:58 – HIghlight your special skills 24:31 – The problem is that your skills may apply to 99% of people in the planet – put something that stands out from the rest 25:05 – Get rid of the generic stuff and be specific 25:19 – CPR and Yoga certifications do not relate unless you apply to these companies 25:57 – Frame yourself as a viable candidate 26:43 – Archie says, I still know there’s lots more for me as far as work and making a difference in this world – how do I know what that is? 27:18 – “Your job should not be the only source of meaning and purpose in your life” 28:02 – Issues like this are dealt in depth at The new 48 Days Eagles membership site – which is now live 28:35 – 4 Areas in the 48 Days Eagles site: beginning career seeker, career advancement candidate, the hopeful entrepreneur, and growing business owner 30:27 – Dan shares a similar story 30:58 – Establish boundaries for what you can do 32:14 – Eric says, I make about $80K a year but I feel lost. I’ve lost my passion and on top of that I’m ADD 33:46 – You are not the same person as you were 20 years ago 34:01 – What would you do if you weren’t in this? 34:13 – Dan mentions Steven Mason who brainstormed with his wife 34:44 – He’s a musician who decided to be a barber 35:04 – Steven got a license and opened up his barber shop 35:47 – “None of us are trapped in what we’re doing” 36:19 – Start with what you love and follow your curiosity 36:57 – Kelly recommends a book, A Simple Act of Gratitude: How Learning to Say Thank You Changed My Life 37:29 – You can get the book at audible 38:02 – Elliot asks if he can get in contact with a person with books in the public domain 38:30 – My interview with Aaron Kerr on Public Domain books 39:26 – timelessreads.com 39:37 – Hannah is a writer who writes books for children 39:58 – She is asking for help in marketing 40:00 – Hannah found Dan on Michael Hyatt’s site 40:30 – Good and bad news 40:51 – Children’s books don’t make money 42:01 – Dan is tired of talking to people who had been sold something not appropriate for them 43:29 – Dan launches Innovate again, in May 44:10 – Dan stopped doing the event because people who are attracted to it are at level 0 44:27 – “We want to encourage people but we want to be a realistic fit” 46:03 – Dan does NOT want to be a source of false hope for people 47:01 – The new 48 Days Eagles membership site – now live! 47:31 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: Build your relationships list and recognize its value – you will be surprised by what it can bring you. How you present yourself and your unique abilities in your resume can make all the difference when it comes to landing that job. Your job should NOT be the only source of meaning and purpose in your life.   Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles membership site – now live! Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of 365 Thank Yous: The Year a Simple Act of Daily Gratitude Changed My Life My interview with Aaron Kerr on Public Domain books FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 The Ultimate Advantage Cruise – leaving from Ft. Lauderdale, FL Feb 12-19th, 2017 Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives