Dana Perino was terrified to leave the White House — until George W. Bush changed how she thinks about her career

Dana Perino was terrified to leave the White House — until George W. Bush changed how she thinks about her career

Landing a job—especially one that is well-paid and personally fulfilling—can feel like the hardest part of building a career. But in today’s uncertain labor market, even established professionals face sudden transitions, and mid-career pivots can feel just as destabilizing as early-career ones. Just ask Dana Perino. After George W. Bush’s administration ended, the former White House press secretary found herself at a crossroads. She’d spent near…