A couple weeks ago I asked you all how you define 'untemplater.' The discussion that followed was incredible. People talked about societal norms, generational attitudes, and personal experiences as a black sheep. There was even a comment made that being an 'untemplater' isn't really about breaking from a template, it's about transitioning into a new template. Overall, I … [Read more...]
Untemplater Interview with career expert Alexandra Levit
Recently I talked with career expert Alexandra Levit who talks about needing an MBA to move up the corporate ladder, using the skills you learn at one job to transition to another job, and using virtual assistants at your job. I think a lot of times we tend to focus on Untemplating our life to start our own company or travel. We forget that many people value finding a … [Read more...]
Make the transition to the Untemplater lifestyle with a 5-to-9 job
The hardest thing about wanting an untemplate life is dreaming about it while sitting in a sea of cubicles, dealing with people that too-closely resemble characters from Office Space. You know there's a better way, and this site is proof. But getting there, with the responsibilities that are a part of the real world, make it harder to get out of the rat race. There's one … [Read more...]
How I’ve Untemplated My Career in China
My degree is in Latin American Studies. Even if there were a template called, “How to Use Your Latin American Studies Major,” I seriously doubt it would include moving to China. I’d never been to Asia, never studied Chinese, and never even taken a class about China. This rather random choice has brought me opportunities I'd never envisioned. … [Read more...]
How to Survive In The Middle: Untemplating in the Nonprofit World
In the past, I considered my untemplating life to be perpetually on hold. I was waiting for that perfect moment to change everything and really “go for it!” This site and others have given me the certainty that many people feel that way. If we were portrayed in a picture, we would be a long line of people waiting for a bus, debating whether or not we’ll get on it when it … [Read more...]