I started this page ' Life According to Me - Eileen Gonzalez ' many moons ago, back when I was celebrating weight loss and feeling good in my skin. I felt strong, confident, and proud of the work I had done. But in 2019, everything shifted. My health took a turn, and over the years that followed, I gained more than 80 pounds. I’ve been on prednisone for six years, along with several other medications, and the physical changes have been hard to ignore. So when I say I’m uncomf

As a Talent Acquisition Manager, I’ve spoken to countless strong candidates who freeze the moment compensation comes up. Some undersell themselves , while others — despite knowing the posted salary range — ask for a number far beyond what the role offers. Both approaches hurt you. When you ask for less than you deserve , it signals a lack of confidence in your skillset. It can also make you appear unsure of your value or unwilling to negotiate. Before you walk into an intervi

Many job seekers in their 50s and 60s feel discouraged when searching for work. They worry they’ll be overlooked, undervalued, or replaced by someone younger. While age bias is real, it does not define your worth or your future. Your age is not a setback — it’s an asset. You bring decades of experience, insight, and adaptability. You’ve seen the workplace evolve, and you’ve evolved with it. You’ve built a foundation of knowledge that only time can create. This stage of life i

Starting over is one of those phrases that can make even the strongest among us pause. It carries weight. It carries history. And when you’re in your 50s, it carries a whole new meaning. But here’s the truth most people don’t realize: Starting over isn’t a setback — it’s a strategy.    Every new beginning is proof that you haven’t given up on yourself. And that alone is strength. The Myth of “Too Late” Somewhere along the way, society created this idea that reinvention has an

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