What is your career advice for women in the current economic environment?

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But there are also a variety of other possibilities, such as allowing students to shadow you at work, offering summer internships, or even speaking to a school about what your career is like.

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Venables: What is next for you in your career?

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But (this is the paradox) this is often exactly what you need to improve your career.

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For your day job, keep in mind that managing your career overall is separate from what you day-to-day.

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Suddenly, what had looked like the greatest business opportunity of your career is falling apart before your eyes.

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My parents instilled in me throughout my life that you have to enjoy what you do and not focus on how profitable your career is.

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What I mean is: Not being lucky and not being given are no longer going to define your career as a comedian and as an artist.

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No matter what stage of your career that you find yourself in right now, you need to consider that nothing is permanent these days.

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