May 31st, 2009
Posted in Lifestyle by Katie | 12 Comments »
With the weather getting better and better all I can think these days is how great it could be to get out of work early …
And since I’ve been fantasizing about it quite a bit lately, I made a whole list of 30 most believable and heart-breaking reasons that will allow you (and your humble author) to cut the working hours without getting the paycheck cut. Even if you have the strictest boss on Earth.
Now all you need to do is choose the reason that sounds just right in your working place. And you’ll be free to go in under 10 minutes! Continue reading ‘30 Believable Excuses to Get out of Work Today …’
March 1st, 2009
Posted in Lifestyle by Katie | 7 Comments »
With the economy tanking and virtually every business slipping into recession, now is not exactly the best time to be shopping around the job market. So, how to beat the money crunch? One way is to make more where you work right now.
Try these 7 effective tips to get yourself a pay raise! Continue reading ‘7 Effective Ways to Get a Raise at Work …’
October 29th, 2008
Posted in Lifestyle by Dianna Ranere | No Comments »
We have all been there, you work, work and work some more and still you don’t get recognized for your efforts. It’s time to ask for a raise.
Here are a few tips to get you ready for when you ask your boss for that well deserved raise. Continue reading ‘Successful You! – Tips on Getting A Raise’
October 10th, 2008
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By Vivette Swaby
Recently there have been a lot of job cuts caused by the down turn of the economy globally. Are you one of the causalities or you’re fortunate enough to still have a jo? Having recently lost my job and am now on the job hunt has inspired me to write this article. I am now at a crossroads in my life. I have a son in high school, there are school books to purchase and bills to pay. Life must go on. How will I manage all this with no forseeing income?
Continue reading ‘You’ve Lost Your Job, Now What?’
October 8th, 2008
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By Sondra Taylor
Many people want to work at their business. It could be businesses they run from their household or one other from an office. They want to make progress, make new things happen and make a profit. The average person has so many ideas that they cannot accomplish them all in one day. But many good ideas produce good businesses. There seems to be one problem that is common among all of them – the need to get motivated. Motivation is the energy and push behind what makes people work their best. How do I get started is what many people ask? There are old saying that says “just do it,” or “go for it.” These work for some but not all. There are a few underlying forces that drive many people to get motivated.
Continue reading ‘Motivation in Your Business: The Key to a Richer Household’
October 6th, 2008
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By Michele Stewart
Ok, here’s the deal. I am a thirty five year old mother and wife. My son is ten years old and has just started the 5th grade. My husband is a great guy. I have been a professional most of my life, I have worked since the age of sixteen. About a year and a half ago I needed to stop working due to some serious family issues. This has worked out great in every area except one, that would be the vitality of our bank account. To be honest it’s almost dead.
Continue reading ‘Guilty Moms’
September 25th, 2008
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By Kathleen Ingraham
In the past week I have lost two comforts of my life: my job and my boyfriend. In both situations I was told that it was nothing I did wrong. The principal at my school explained to me that they were reorganizing the staff and that there wouldn’t be a position open for me. My boyfriend told me that I didn’t do anything wrong, he just didn’t feel the things a boyfriend should. But as each began to explain how I was no longer needed in their lives I couldn’t help but wonder: If I had done better could I have saved my job/boyfriend?
Continue reading ‘Heartaches’
September 22nd, 2008
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By Diana Feather
I’m trying to find my purpose in life; I’m trying to find my way. I always enjoyed writing, especially poetry. In high school I found out that I was good at writing stories and interviewing people for Journalism class. I continued my studies in college and graduated with a BA in English and minored in Journalism. After graduating I sent out applications with my resume attached only to get turned down by four out of five possible internships. The fifth internship had good news that came too late. I already had a job as a data entry clerk that was going to help me pay back my school loans and start a 401k fund. I desperately wanted to take the internship, however the hours conflicted with the job that I desperately needed to keep at the time. Now three years later I am still a data entry clerk who is still looking for freelance journalism work. I don’t regret taking my current position because if I hadn’t I would have never met my fiancé. I just want to find my niche in the world and I want to know if I’m truly meant to be a writer. I still enjoy writing and I have a blog that I keep updated about the world around me. I also continue to search for possible freelance work that I can do from home. However, it never seems enough for me and it does not seem to be what I’m searching for. I know the dream job won’t come in a magic bottle and that I have to continue to search for it and put my resume out there. But how do I get five years experience if every job I find is asking for experienced writers?
If you are considering working from home, make sure you know the ground rules!
Your 5 Do’s
Do check the Better Business Bureau – Make sure the company you work for is legitimate and not a scam company. Continue reading ‘5 Do’s and Dont’s of Working From Home’
September 17th, 2008
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By Kristen D
I am a 32 year old new mother who is about to make a decision most women in the US are faced with. Do I go back to work or stay at home with my son or find something in between? It’s a cross road in the middle of a woman’s life that potentially shapes her future (her self, her family, her career, her lifestyle). For me, facing the decision is both liberating and paralyzing at the same time. I feel liberated by the fact that my husband and I are financially secure enough to be in a position where I am able to make this decision. I am sensitive to the fact that in today’s economy this is not a choice at all for some women. I also feel liberated because a decision to stay home with my son and be a full time mom will allow me to do almost anything I set my mind to.
Continue reading ‘Redefining Myself as a Mother, Wife and Citizen’
