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For Kelly, career must adjust to life

American Public Power Association CEO advises finding proper balance Kelly American Public Power Association CEO Sue Kelly began her career as a lawyer in a large corporate law firm, but after two years she found a new work environment closer to her heart. She had joined a small, five-person boutique firm specializing in energy law, although the new job came with a pay cut. Kelly didn't mind the smaller paycheck, but one of her former co-workers wasn't shy about berating her decision. "At the time, I had a partner from the original firm pull me aside and say ‘you're making the biggest career mistake of your life,'" Kelly said. Kelly now has plenty of evidence to argue… Read More