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

Multiple Choice

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