Novofemina's Transition Survey

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* 1. Have you ever transitioned? Novofemina defines transition as "a re-definition of your notion of self."

No, never considered transition.

No, but considering a transition in the future.

Yes, currently in transition.

Yes, completed transition within the past 5 years.

Yes, completed a transition more than 5 years ago.

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How many times have you transitioned?

more than 5

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* 3. Describe your most recent transition. Please consider adding information about 'why it started,' 'how long it lasted,' 'what impact it had on your life,' and 'how it felt.'

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* 4. What were your transition's triggers? Click on all that apply.

Decision to pursue more of my potential

Marriage

Career/Job change

Job Loss

Birth of children

Demands on home life

Children entered school

Empty Nest

Geographical move

Going back to school

Graduation from college with undergraduate degree

Graduation from college/university with a graduate degree, certificate or other degree program

Stalled in early career choice

Stalled in mid-career choice

Stalled in late-career choice

Onset of illness, self

Onset of illness, family member

Loss of spouse, child or family member

Retirement

Other (please specify)

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* 5. If you answered yes to question #1, do you feel stuck in your current transition?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 6. In your current or past transition did you experience barriers?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 7. If yes, can you tell us a little about the barriers you experienced? Check all that apply.

	Didn't hit this one	Minor challenge	Hurdle, but manageable	Strong barrier	'Solid brick wall' barrier
Financial limitations	Financial limitations Didn't hit this one	Financial limitations Minor challenge	Financial limitations Hurdle, but manageable	Financial limitations Strong barrier	Financial limitations 'Solid brick wall' barrier
Uncertainty about my value and how it might apply in a new situation	Uncertainty about my value and how it might apply in a new situation Didn't hit this one	Uncertainty about my value and how it might apply in a new situation Minor challenge	Uncertainty about my value and how it might apply in a new situation Hurdle, but manageable	Uncertainty about my value and how it might apply in a new situation Strong barrier	Uncertainty about my value and how it might apply in a new situation 'Solid brick wall' barrier
Lack of contacts to utilize in networking or in a job search	Lack of contacts to utilize in networking or in a job search Didn't hit this one	Lack of contacts to utilize in networking or in a job search Minor challenge	Lack of contacts to utilize in networking or in a job search Hurdle, but manageable	Lack of contacts to utilize in networking or in a job search Strong barrier	Lack of contacts to utilize in networking or in a job search 'Solid brick wall' barrier
Lack of access to available opportunities or jobs	Lack of access to available opportunities or jobs Didn't hit this one	Lack of access to available opportunities or jobs Minor challenge	Lack of access to available opportunities or jobs Hurdle, but manageable	Lack of access to available opportunities or jobs Strong barrier	Lack of access to available opportunities or jobs 'Solid brick wall' barrier
Lack of appropriate skills to land the job I want	Lack of appropriate skills to land the job I want Didn't hit this one	Lack of appropriate skills to land the job I want Minor challenge	Lack of appropriate skills to land the job I want Hurdle, but manageable	Lack of appropriate skills to land the job I want Strong barrier	Lack of appropriate skills to land the job I want 'Solid brick wall' barrier
Lack of flexibility to allow me to meet personal demands	Lack of flexibility to allow me to meet personal demands Didn't hit this one	Lack of flexibility to allow me to meet personal demands Minor challenge	Lack of flexibility to allow me to meet personal demands Hurdle, but manageable	Lack of flexibility to allow me to meet personal demands Strong barrier	Lack of flexibility to allow me to meet personal demands 'Solid brick wall' barrier
Fear of unknown	Fear of unknown Didn't hit this one	Fear of unknown Minor challenge	Fear of unknown Hurdle, but manageable	Fear of unknown Strong barrier	Fear of unknown 'Solid brick wall' barrier
Not sure how to start	Not sure how to start Didn't hit this one	Not sure how to start Minor challenge	Not sure how to start Hurdle, but manageable	Not sure how to start Strong barrier	Not sure how to start 'Solid brick wall' barrier

Other (please specify)

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* 8. As you look ahead do you think you'll experience transition again?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 9. If you answered yes to question 8, what is your biggest fear in facing another transition?

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* 10. Tell us about yourself.

	Age	Education	Employment Status	Family Status
About You	About You Age menu	About You Education menu	About You Employment Status menu	About You Family Status menu

Location (please provide City and State)

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* 11. Would you like to be interviewed for Novofemina's online columns or other research? If so, please provide your contact information. We'd be delighted to explore this with you!