Career and Income

More Living a Life of Weisure - 15 Suggestions to Help You Keep the "L" In Your Leisure-Time

Posted May 22, 2009 - 03:30 by Fred Lee

Career and Income, Lifestyle

yacht silhouette

If living a life of weisure is not your cup of tea, then here are some suggestions that might help you to make the most of your free time.

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Living a Life of Weisure?

Posted May 20, 2009 - 05:17 by Fred Lee

Career and Income, Lifestyle

paperwork

Blurring the lines between our personal and professional lives has its pros and cons.

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Getting Ahead At Work: Are You A Hammer Or A Swiss Army Knife?

Posted May 18, 2009 - 03:54 by WC Porter

Career and Income, Productivity

Swiss Army Knife

Is it better to be great at one specific thing or just really good at a whole bunch of different things? While one might put you in a class all by yourself, the other can make you more valuable to your company. Which one is more likely to get you noticed? The answer is kind of obvious.

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Hey Boss, Please Don’t Bother Me, I’m Daydreaming

Posted May 15, 2009 - 03:44 by Fred Lee

Career and Income, Productivity

man thinking

Long considered the sole provenance of the lazy and uninspired, the process of daydreaming may be more productive than we thought.

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A Frugal Resource: The Community College

Posted April 29, 2009 - 05:34 by Julie Rains

Career and Income, Productivity, Budgeting

community college building at night

One of my favorite frugal resources is the community college. Even though I’ve taken several classes at my local college, I’ve barely tapped into the depth of resources available not only to enrolled students but also to community members. Here are ideas on getting value from your tuition and tax money, especially useful for the currently employed, unemployed, entrepreneurs, and business owners interested in starting a new career, expanding skills, and saving money.

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Having Fun at Work, Life, and Everything In-Between

Posted April 27, 2009 - 04:35 by Fred Lee

Career and Income, Career Building

person pyramid

Even though some of us may embrace the idea that one should not mix work and play, it turns out that having fun with your colleagues might have it’s share of benefits for our health and our careers.

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Modern companies as specialized venture capital firms

Posted April 15, 2009 - 10:13 by Philip Brewer

Career and Income, Small Business Resource Center

Preying mantis

In the old days, companies actually produced stuff. They invented it, designed it, made it, marketed it, and sold it. Although there are still some companies like that, they're a lot less common now. Many companies have shifted to an "asset light" model where they no longer own their own factories and equipment. Instead, they hire other companies to do most of the work. Understand how this works and you can turn it in your favor.

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I’ve Got Your Crazy Hot Job Right Here!

Posted April 14, 2009 - 13:46 by Linsey Knerl

Career and Income, Career Building

Where does a guy (or gal) looking for a career playing Guitar Hero begin looking? At this website: CrazyHotJob.com. It features just one job a day, but it may be “the” job you’ve always dreamed of!

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Congratulations on Your Promotion… Or Maybe Not!

Posted April 13, 2009 - 02:34 by Fred Lee

Career and Income

Believe it or not, it turns out that getting a promotion might in fact be bad for you because of the increased workload and stress, but it doesn’t have to be this way.

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How to recognize and answer illegal interview questions

Posted April 3, 2009 - 14:46 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Career and Income, General Tips

In the United States job seekers are protected by a myriad of anti-discrimination laws. Despite these laws many potential employers still want employees that fit a narrow profile and they may ask probing questions to find out if you fit. Here is how you can recognize which questions are potentially illegal for an employer to ask, and what you can do if you encounter these questions.

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