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Late night movies
Sunday
11:00 p.m. TBS ››‡ “Tag” (2018, Comedy) Ed Helms. cc (DVS)
12:00 a.m. WPXA “Christmas Down Under” (2021, Comedy) Justine Kacir. FX ››› “Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol” (2011, Action) Tom Cruise. cc
2:00 a.m. TCM ››› “The Double Life of Veronique” (1991, Mystery) Irène Jacob. Premiere.
2:30 a.m. TMC ››‡ “The Rental” (2020, Horror) Dan
Stevens. ‘R’ cc
Monday
12:00 a.m. FX ››‡ “The House With a Clock in Its Walls” (2018, Fantasy) Jack
Black. cc
12:30 a.m. TCM ›››› “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952, Musical Comedy) Gene Kelly. cc (DVS)
TRUTV ››› “Wedding Crashers” (2005, Comedy) Owen Wilson. cc (DVS) 2:00 a.m. TMC ›››‡ “American History X” (1998, Drama) Edward Norton. ‘R’ cc
2:30 a.m. TCM ››› “Summer Stock” (1950, Musical Comedy) Judy Garland. cc
Tuesday
12:00 a.m. FX ›››‡ “SpiderMan: Into the SpiderVerse” (2018, Children’s) Voices of Shameik Moore. cc TCM ››› “Solomon Northup’s Odyssey” (1984, Biography) Avery Brooks. 12:30 a.m. TMC ›››‡ “De Palma” (2015, Documentary)
Brian De Palma. ‘R’ cc
1:00 a.m. HBO ››‡ “Mortal Kombat” (2021, Action) Lewis Tan. ‘R’ cc
SHOW ›››‡ “Boogie Nights” (1997, Drama) Mark Wahlberg. ‘R’ cc
2:30 a.m. VH1 ››‡ “Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood” (1996, Comedy) Shawn Wayans. cc
Wednesday
11:00 p.m. BRAVO ››› “Ocean’s Twelve” (2004, Comedy-Drama) George Clooney. cc
FX ›››‡ “Spider-Man: Far From Home” (2019, Action) Tom Holland. cc
SYFY ››‡ “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” (2014, Fantasy) Ian McKellen. cc
11:30 p.m. SHOW ››› “Zola” (2020, Comedy)
Taylour Paige. ‘R’ cc
12:00 a.m. AMC ›››‡ “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” (1987, Comedy) Steve Martin. cc TCM ››› “The Mask of Dimitrios” (1944, Suspense) Sydney Greenstreet. cc
VH1 ››› “Purple Rain” (1984, Musical) Prince. cc TMC ››‡ “A Call to Spy” (2019, Historical Drama) Sarah Megan Thomas. ‘PG13’ cc
12:30 a.m. CMAX ››‡ “The High Note” (2020, ComedyDrama) Dakota Johnson. ‘PG13’ cc
1:00 a.m. PARMT ›››‡ “Die Hard” (1988, Action) Bruce Willis. cc
1:30 a.m. BRAVO ››› “Ocean’s Twelve” (2004, Comedy-Drama) George Clooney. cc
2:00 a.m. AMC ››‡ “The Family Stone” (2005, Romance-Comedy) Dermot Mulroney. Premiere. cc
FX ››› “Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017, Action) Tom Holland. cc
TCM ››‡ “Between Two Worlds” (1944, Fantasy) John Garfield. cc
SHOW ›››‡ “Midnight Cowboy” (1969, Drama) Dustin Hoffman. ‘R’ cc
2:30 a.m. VH1 ››› “Selena” (1997, Biography)
Jennifer Lopez. cc
3:00 a.m. TNT ››› “Red Eye” (2005, Suspense) Rachel McAdams. cc
Thursday
12:30 a.m. FX ››› “Bumblebee” (2018, Action) Hailee Steinfeld. cc
SYFY ››› “Back to the Future Part III” (1990, Comedy) Michael J. Fox. cc 1:00 a.m. USA ››› “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” (2016, Fantasy) Eddie Redmayne. cc (DVS)
2:00 a.m. BRAVO ››‡ “17 Again” (2009, Comedy) Zac
Efron. cc
Friday
11:00 p.m. AMC ››› “A League of Their Own” (1992, Comedy-Drama) Tom Hanks. cc
SYFY ››‡ “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” (2005, Action) Brad Pitt. cc
VH1 ››› “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (1986, Comedy) Matthew Broderick. cc 12:30 a.m. PARMT ››› “Open Range” (2003, Western) Robert Duvall. cc TCM ›››› “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (1939, Comedy-Drama) James Stewart. cc
1:00 a.m. BRAVO ››‡ “The Spy Who Dumped Me” (2018, Action) Mila Kunis. cc TBS ››‡ “Minions” (2015, Children’s) Voices of Sandra Bullock. Premiere. cc (DVS) 1:30 a.m. VH1 ››› “Dazed and Confused” (1993, Drama) Jason London. cc 2:00 a.m. HBO ›››‡ “Judas and the Black Messiah” (2021, Historical Drama) Daniel Kaluuya. ‘R’ cc
Saturday
11:00 p.m. TNT ›››‡ “Joker” (2019, Crime Drama) Joaquin Phoenix. cc (DVS)
12:00 a.m. TBS ››› “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989, Comedy) Chevy Chase. cc TCM ›››‡ “Tight Spot” (1955, Crime Drama) Ginger Rogers. cc
1:30 a.m. BRAVO ›››› “Goodfellas” (1990, Crime Drama) Robert De Niro. cc 2:00 a.m. TBS ››› “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989, Comedy) Chevy Chase. cc TCM ››› “Lost in America” (1985, Comedy) Albert Brooks. cc
How do you feel about your current career? Are you experiencing burnout or have you hit a dead end? The enthusiasm you once had for your career may be gone, but fortunately, you’re not out of options. Here are the practical steps you can take to embark on a second career path.
Why do people change careers?
You may be looking to change careers because you feel stuck in a rut at your current job. Or, you may want a salary boost or more flexibility from a work-fromhome job.
You might also be an industry that’s changing or dying out, like unmanned aerial and armored vehicle manufacturing, on-site retail, or the postal service. By making a back-up plan now, you can avoid future layoffs.
Tips for pursuing a second career
Embarking on a career change isn’t easy. But you can make it work with some grit, determination, and planning. Start with these tips to turn your dream into a reality.
■ Determine what you want from a new career
Although they’re important, don’t make salary and benefits your No. 1 priority when choosing your next move. Also look at whether
the career fits your lifestyle, interests, skill set, and values.
Step outside your comfort zone
■
If you’ve been in the same career for several years, delving into a new one can be nerve-racking. Don’t let that prevent you from taking a step in a new direction. Instead, consider these tips for stepping outside your comfort zone: research a
career that interests you, take small steps instead of making drastic changes over- night and network with peo- ple in your chosen field.
■ Drop the belief that “it’s too late”
Old dogs can learn new tricks. If you’re making a mid- life career change, just know that it’s never too late to start over. In fact, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
shows that the median work- ing age has increased within the last two decades and will continue on an upward trend over the next 10 years.
■ List your transferraskills
ble
Consider how the skills and qualities you developed in your current career can apply to a second career. If you choose a new career within the same field, you may already have industry knowledge and connections. Soft skills such as adaptability, leadership, organization, and teamwork are needed in every industry.
■ Update your resume
Once you’ve obtained all the skills and credentials you need for a career change, it’s time to update your resume with your employment history and education. Also make sure that your career objective, list of skills, and credentials are relevant to your new field.
When entering a new field, be aware that you’ll likely face competition. Sending a cover letter will help to get you in the interview chair.
■ Prepare for an interview
At last, you’re at the final step to embarking on a new career. If you have a solid work history, you’ve likely gone through the interview process many times. Give yourself plenty of time to practice your answers and build a rapport with your interviewer.
What Are Some Common Second Career Options?
Want to get out of your current career, but not sure where you want to go? Here’s a list of common career change options.
Teacher: As a teacher, you’ll be responsible for creating lesson plans, delivering daily instruction, and interacting with K–12 students. You only need a bachelor’s degree and a state-issued license to become a teacher. The great thing about teaching as a career change is you can transfer knowledge from your industry to the classroom. Elementary school teachers typically earn $42,796 per year, while middle and high school teachers earn roughly $44,676.
Web Developer: Web developers create and maintain websites. Unlike web designers, they focus on usability, functionality, and interface layouts. If you already have an understanding of the IT industry, consider becoming a web developer. You only need a bachelor’s degree in computer science or programming and proficiency in programming languages. Web developers earn a median salary of $90,785 per year.
Photographer: Photographers tell stories or record events through imagery. They set up lighting, angles, scenery, and props, and use photo-editing software. Positions in photojournalism or industrial or scientific photography often require a postsecondary education. Many colleges, career institutes, and vocational schools offer photography courses that can help you learn the basics. Photographers typically earn $18.54 per hour, but hourly pay in this field can range from $12.85 to $32.98.