Archive for tag: job-advice
A Day in the Life: Take a deep breath… Ready, Set, GO!
October 28, 2010 3:27 pm Careers, Education, Moms in SchoolI invite you to take a peek into a typical weekday for me. Somewhere between the alarm going off at 5:45am and 5:45am the next day, things get a little… ummmm… FRANTIC! A beautiful and serene beach setting, the sound of the ocean, a gentle breeze, the sun warming my body, the fragrance in the [...]
Avoid Costly Career Timeouts
October 27, 2010 8:45 am Career Advice, Moms in SchoolSome days, I’m the envy of my friends…I can work and stay at home with my kids. Now that they’re starting formal schooling, I also have the time to slip in a class or two when needed. But when I’m stressing over a deadline, I know most of them are glad they’re not in my [...]
Recession? What Recession?
May 15, 2008 12:41 pm EconomyWhere is the repeat of the recession that crippled the nation in the early eighties? Where are the unemployment lines stretching around the block? Have we really averted the Great Depression: the Sequel?
Take Time to Make a Difference
May 13, 2008 12:55 pm Career AdviceIncreasing numbers of workers are leaving their careers in the private or public sectors to make the world a better place. Some join existing non-profits or new growth organizations (NGOs), humanitarian organizations that use business for-profit models to help the needy. Some just start their own.
Stay Away from Dangerous Jobs
April 29, 2008 12:53 pm Career Advice, Preparing for SchoolWhy do people keep going into dangerous careers? Opportunities abound for people to get better, safer jobs. Higher education is more widely available than ever before. Anyone, with the right amount of determination and hard work, can get a better education and a better job.
The Job Market is Getting Tougher!
April 21, 2008 1:19 pm EconomyIn the last few weeks, I have noticed a troubling trend. It could just be my recession-phobic imagination, but it looks like the good jobs are disappearing. Sure, you can always find a job as a customer service rep in some call center or as a security guard scanning irate travelers at the airport. But what is happening to all the jobs for people who are looking for high salaries and challenging tasks?
10 Things to Do If You Get Laid Off
April 11, 2008 9:03 am Career AdviceI think it’s time to face the facts and admit we’re in a recession. Of course, this means there is a higher-than-normal chance that you could get laid off. I embrace the whole lay-off thing by providing this list of ten things to do with all your free time if you get laid off.
The Downward Recession Spiral
April 4, 2008 10:57 am EconomyEarlier this week, Fed chairman Ben Bernanke ominously declared that a “recession is possible.” The R-word is everywhere. Every time it is uttered, shudders of anxiety spread through the populace and a recession becomes a little more likely.
Keep Your Money
March 21, 2008 9:46 am Career AdviceIf you want the good life, learn first to discipline your financial behavior and live within your income. No amount of education or job opportunities can compensate for lack of financial discipline.
