{"product_id":"cant-i-just-want-something-jennifer-larsen-9781968756758","title":"Can't I Just Want Something More? A Career Change Guide for People Who Aren't Starting from Scratch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan't I Just Want Something More?\u003c\/strong\u003e is a thoughtful, practical guide for adults who feel ready for change but unsure how to begin-especially when walking away from a long-established career feels risky, confusing, or irresponsible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMidlife career change is rarely about dissatisfaction alone. It's often about identity, purpose, confidence, and the quiet realization that the life you built no longer fits the person you've become. This book addresses both the emotional and logistical challenges of career transition, helping readers understand why they feel stuck before showing them how to move forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders are guided through: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe emotional realities of career change, including fear, self-doubt, grief for the \"old path,\" and the pressure of expectations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentifying transferable skills and experience that remain valuable-even when changing industries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarifying values, interests, and priorities that often shift in midlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploring new career options realistically, without impulsive decisions or unnecessary financial risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReframing professional identity and learning how to present experience in a new way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating a sustainable transition plan that balances ambition with real-world responsibilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than promoting drastic reinvention or unrealistic success stories, \u003cstrong\u003eCan't I Just Want Something More?\u003c\/strong\u003eemphasizes thoughtful progress, experimentation, and self-trust. It encourages readers to take informed steps forward while honoring the experience they already bring to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is written for professionals, caregivers, creatives, and career-changers who feel called toward something different-but want guidance that respects their lived experience. It is equally useful for individuals actively planning a transition and for those still in the early stages of reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Larsen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1968756752\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781968756758\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wayfinder Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/16\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.44lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d","brand":"Jennifer Larsen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48520186921215,"sku":"9781968756758","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cbf708dd-29ee-44ae-9bcf-412385b6090d.jpg?v=1778741257","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/cant-i-just-want-something-jennifer-larsen-9781968756758","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}