Posts for "Work"


My weirdest job’s weirder than your weirdest job

From Punch Debt In The Face
March 12, 2010 at 3:40 am
I love Fridays. I also love Friday blog posts because I generally try to make them less financial and more fun. Today, I’m gonna be writing about the weirdest job I have ... (more)

Career Development for Gen Y: A Two-Way Street (Video)

From
March 8, 2010 at 1:11 am

I recently did a short 2-minute video for the upcoming Gen-Y Panel at SXSWi 2010 – Why Gen Y Wants to Work ‘With’ You, Not ‘For’ You (led by Ben Smithee, Elysa Rice,

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I’m a friend whore

From Punch Debt In The Face
March 5, 2010 at 4:01 am
That’s right, I just made 10,834 new friends today. All with the first name George, last name Washington. Sure these “friends” may be inanimate objects (one ... (more)

A brief Canon 550D (Digital Rebel T2i) review, with photos and videos

From
March 2, 2010 at 3:30 am

Last week I said that if no one else wrote a review, I would — and as it turns out, there’s still just a bunch of previews but nothing substantive. Yes, it has 1080p

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Music & PR Pt 2: Can You Feel It?

From PR Prescriptions
March 1, 2010 at 9:17 pm
If March 1 is any indication of what this month will bring, I will be BUSY! BUSY! BUSY! In thinking about potential themes for the month (Busy, Slammed, Productivity), the song ... (more)

Creativity, Self-Esteem and Broken Eggs

From Psychotic Resumes
February 23, 2010 at 8:34 pm
These eggs gave up their lives for their love of creativity How can I create today? This is a question people should ask themselves each day. Yet, most of us look at the day or ... (more)

Bonus!

From Forest on Finance
February 12, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Yesterday I had my annual review (I met expectations) and I was pleasantly surprised to find out I got a bonus.  $700 big ones which will show up on next weeks paycheck and be ... (more)

5 Ways to Take Control of a Job That’s Not Working

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
February 12, 2010 at 1:00 am
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Tai Goodwin If you work full time – do you realize more than 1/3 of your day revolves around work? Consider the time you spend preparing ... (more)

Find the Perfect Job by Starting a Hobby

From Obsessed Analytic
February 12, 2010 at 12:53 am
I started this blog a few months ago after critically thinking about how I could best tie what I enjoy doing in life with how to best provide value to those I come into contact ... (more)

Why Office Popularity Matters

From Alexandra Levit's Water Cooler Wisdom
February 11, 2010 at 9:00 am
In high school, didn’t a part of you always wonder how the cool kids did it? Popularity remained an enigmatic aspect of human existence that ceased to be relevant once we threw ... (more)

An Open Letter to Kelly Cutrone

From but where is there?
February 10, 2010 at 3:00 am
**Please note that this email was actually sent to the information email box of People's Revolution at 1:01am**While I realize I might be writing to an overflowing general email ... (more)

Do You Feel Competent?

From The Writerbabe Series by Raven Moore
February 9, 2010 at 9:45 am
Every morning, after the F leaves for work, I get up and putter around the condo planning out the myriad of tasks I can perform for the day. We bought a white erase board so that ... (more)

My job could be my own worst enemy

From Punch Debt In The Face
February 8, 2010 at 3:23 am
I graduated college at 21 without the slightest idea what I was going to do for a living. I took my psychology degree and landed myself a job with The Fed. I’m pretty vague ... (more)

The Work of Now & The Future: The Career Mosaic

From The Writerbabe Series by Raven Moore
February 4, 2010 at 9:45 am
Economists have dropped the bleariest of statistics to herald the coming of a lost generation – the decline of the American worker. The nature of work has changed. Enter the ... (more)

Three Common Qualities of High Net Worth Individual’s Balance Sheets

From My Journey to Millions
January 31, 2010 at 7:55 pm
I recently wrote that it doesn’t matter whether you make $46,000 a year or $460,000 the basics of personal finance are always the same, and one of my readers/fellow blogger, ... (more)

Second-Guessing Your Career Choice?

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
January 28, 2010 at 1:00 am
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Ben Eubanks You finally got your dream job. Everything is coming up roses. You couldn’t be happier! Well, at least at first. Then, like almost ... (more)

Creativity Lands the Interview?

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
January 25, 2010 at 1:00 am
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Debra Wheatman How much value does sending your résumé to a hiring manager on the bottom of a shoebox, or in a lipstick tube add? Creativity ... (more)

3 Strategic + 3 Tactical = 6 Ways to Increase the Chances You’ll Get Hired

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
January 18, 2010 at 9:29 pm
By CAREEREALISM Founder, J.T. O’Donnell Last week, I did a live webinar where I outlined the 6 things I believe every job seeker must master to get hired in 2010. This webinar ... (more)

9 Ways to Be Happy in a Job You Don’t Like

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
January 18, 2010 at 1:00 am
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Tai Goodwin For most of us, work is a requirement. And until we uncover or create the opportunity that allows us to work our passion, we may be ... (more)

#99: the American dream

From
January 15, 2010 at 10:39 pm

I’ve been living here in the USA for almost five years. I received my Masters degree from one of the top schools in this country in 2007 and have been working here in the close

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T.A.P. Q#417 – Should I Quit if My Current Job Doesn’t Interest Me?

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
January 15, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Dear Experts, I have a follow up question from your webinar on Wednesday. Should I continue to be at my current job although I am completely clear it is not a company on my interview ... (more)

Is a Raise in Your Future for 2010?

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
January 15, 2010 at 1:00 am
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Mary Sevinsky Are you considering asking for a raise, but are fearful about the outcome? It may be time to ask for a raise if it has been a year ... (more)

Millennials Are Still Optimistic About the Future

From Alexandra Levit's Water Cooler Wisdom
January 14, 2010 at 9:00 am
Against a backdrop of economic volatility, the vast majority of young professional women believe they will have rewarding careers balanced with fulfilling personal lives, according ... (more)

4 Ways to Be the ONLY One in Your Field Getting Work

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
January 13, 2010 at 1:00 am
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Colin Daymude Here it is short and sweet. Most of you wouldn’t think you could apply these same techniques to your job description but you are ... (more)

10 Reasons I Love My Cubicle

From Life After College by Jenny Blake
January 11, 2010 at 1:43 am
Office Space: One of the Greatest Movies of All Time! Do I fantasize about living a location independent lifestyle one day? Absolutely. Do I see that in my 5-year future? Hell ... (more)