VocationVacations founder, Brian Kurth, has been helping people identify and find their ultimate job for nearly a decade. In his new book, "Test Drive Your Dream Job: A step-by-step guide to finding and creating the work you love" (Grand Central), he presents practical guide to trying out various careers, vocations and jobs. For workers who are unhappy in their present job, or retirees considering a second career, Kurth's book provides a second chance at exploring the “road not taken.”

Kurth, 42, shows how “vocationing” – spending a few vacation days actually in the profession you’ve always wanted – can be the first step toward making your dream come true. His hands-on program identifies how to mesh your work life with your deepest sense of self. Learn how to plan a “vocationing” experience of your own in any career, build the skills and gather the knowledge you’ll need to embark on your new career and overcome the fear of changing careers.

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Claire Yezbak Fadden is the Associate Editor of LifeAfter50.com.