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It's so hard to believe that we are already at the last day of the May - as cliched as it sounds, time is really flying by and much too quickly for me. This means that June is upon us and the start of summer season. For us here in Florida, it's also starting our …
I just got off the phone, after at least 6 attempts, trying to reach a business who called me several times to discuss my account and marketing through them. What the person didn't tell me is that the company is emailed-based. What the heck! If she had left this tidbit of information, I wouldn't be …
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If you're finding yourself questioning if you are in the right job or career, or perhaps you might just be starting out, then isn't it time you figured it out? What is holding you back from making a decision - is it fear of disappointing someone (i.e. a parent or other family member, or yourself), …
We've all had themĀ - situations that are stressful and/or seem insurmountable to the points we don't know how to deal. This is a bit different than dealing with 'bad days' as I've addressed before. This is when one or several things happen that can derail not just a bad day, but a bad week. …
Happy May! This is the start of a new week and a new month - how optimistic do you feel? Your outlook determines the success you will have, mainly as it is the driver in taking action to make any success happen. If you feel iffy or fearful in some way, then you will hold …
Although this is the last week of the month, April is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month. Stress is a leading factor to many health issues, along with emotional ones. Stress take its toll on both the mind and body and can have long-lasting effects if not dealt with. First off, stress is not always …
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If anyone says you only can make doing a job, don't think of asking a man named Robert, who is a Professional Line Sitter - he'll sit in the line you don't want to, such as the DMV or to buy the latest iPhone - and makes $54,000; or how about Janet from California, a …
Every year I look forward to Parade's annual issue of What People Earn. I first wrote about this back in April of 2012; back then, they did a then and now where income was reported for the same profession in two different time spans to see how things have changed. For example, a hotel desk …
"APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS" I'm sure you've all heard this saying; we here in Florida did have rain over the weekend and my flowers are starting to bloom again. However, for parts of the country, particularly in the Northeast, their saying goes something like this: "APRIL SHOWERS BRING...SNOW" Yes, those folks (my family included) …
Throughout the life of you career, you will experience highs and low; some jobs will be a great fit while others will leave you feeling frustrated and depleted. This is why it is important to do a career exploration evaluation, whichĀ involves assessing not just the self but industries as well as work environments. If …
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