Carla, 52, has been laid off twice in her life: once when her employer downsized, and once when her next employer was acquired by a larger rival. Now, after five years with her current employer, she has hit a career plateau. Carla is rather frustrated. Each time she has changed employers, she has "retooled," acquiring more skills and expanding her knowledge base. She decides to consult a career counsellor at her employer. How would the career counsellor likely suggest that Carla should view her career?
A)as linear
B)as dysfunctional
C)as stable
D)as cyclical

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The career counsellor would likely suggest that Carla view her career as cyclical, meaning that it consists of multiple cycles of growth, learning, and change. Carla has already experienced multiple job changes and ups and downs in her career, and the counsellor would likely encourage her to see this as a natural part of the cyclical nature of a career. By adopting a cyclical perspective, Carla may be better equipped to manage future changes and setbacks, and to see them as opportunities for growth and development.

Carla, 52, Has Been Laid Off Twice in Her Life