Second Career

December, 13 2011

Sculpting an Artistic Second Act

Project Accessory contestant and others show how they turned a passion for art into a creative business.

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October, 10 2011

Former Rock Critic Finds Her Own Tune

Joan Anderman used to write about songwriters. Now she's trying to become one.
October, 4 2011

Hair Stylist Taps Into Hot Antiques Market

Robert Snaith builds a new business -- and a second career -- by selling the gems he finds at exotic bazaars and flea markets around the world.
September, 21 2011

'Slashers' Find Challenges, Satisfaction in Multiple Jobs

In the latest in an occasional series, six more entrepreneurs over 40 share how they juggle a combination of careers.
September, 14 2011

My 'Slasher' Life: One Person, Many Jobs

Six stories from self-employed people who juggle two or more gigs to create their own careers.
September, 12 2011

Movie Projectionist Switches Tracks to Become Railroad Mogul

Dave Wilkinson rekindles a childhood love of trains to start a new business and help Hollywood directors make movies.
September, 6 2011

How I Did It: Finding a Second Career in Couponing

An Illinois web developer-turned-deal queen shares her best shopping tips.
August, 3 2011

From Finance Manager to Career Coach

A stay-at-home mom's struggles returning to work led her to write a book and counsel others through the process.
July, 7 2011

Couple Finds Second Career as Truck Driving Team

After feeling stuck in a rut with their careers, a former federal agent and a high school teacher found freedom on the open road.
June, 30 2011

Former Lab Tech Finds Success as Chicken Farmer

Lynn Lein's Yuppie Hill Poultry has hatched into a flock of 9,500 birds.
June, 22 2011

She Became a Cop at 46

After traveling the world as a journalist for more than 20 years, Beth Choat decided she wanted to be a police officer in Las Vegas.

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