What motivates a popular talk show host to quit his career and become an auctioneer? Why does an ambitious advertising exec abandon her successful business to become a healing coach? How does an IBM employee leave her comfortable 30 year career to start a pet sitting service? After conducting over 50 interviews with successful mid-life career changers, authors Pile and Lingle share twelve of their stories. Each story is accompanied with end-notes offering how-to advice on various career transition themes and a list of resources. This second edition includes an additional chapter called Short Cuts with eight,inspiring new profiles.