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Fire Your Boss and Free Yourself
You don't have to fire rounds at your employer's office, but how great would it feel if you could? I'm not suggesting either that you immediately call up your boss and tell him/her to shove their job up their backside and into the seventh circle of Hell.
By Steven J Davies8 years ago in Journal
A Job Is a Job
Getting a job can be both easy and difficult. To be honest, there are plenty of jobs, not many dream jobs, but there are jobs close to it. From life experience and getting to know people, finding the right (dream) job is a pain. If you know a person who isn’t working, their reason is that no one would hire them. It is because they aren’t looking for a job. Getting a job just to survive or paying a portion of the rent isn’t that difficult to find. Yes, it may suck for a while, just until you see something you like that's better. Even YouTubers still worked until they got a better offer.
By Erika Martinez8 years ago in Journal
5 Things to Avoid During Appraisal Discussions
With another financial year coming to an end, it is that time of the month when you are busy with filling appraisal forms or preparing a presentation of significant achievements. While the hiring managers resort to performance reviews given by the team leaders to decide whether you deserve a hike, a lot is still in your hands when it comes to getting a rise in paycheck. Whether you get a hefty rise or not is never dependent only on the performance report, but also on how you present yourself during the appraisal meeting. At the heart of this meeting would only be a single question: 'What you have done and how it contributed to the company's goals?' Giving precise answers can only help you get an inch closer to the list of employees who are going to get appraisals. This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate why you deserve a hike but still many employees fail to make full use of it and end up committing the following mistakes.
By Eva Lee8 years ago in Journal
The Nanny Life
My day starts off like any others who work at 7:30 AM. I wake up and hope to have a good day and hope the two boys I take care of are going to behave and be happy. One boy is 3-years-old, the other is 7 months. They are my favorite. As I reach their house and walk in the door, most of the time they are both awake. They are so happy to see me. There are sometimes when only one is awake, usually the 7-month-old, but sometimes I get lucky and both of them are asleep. When they both sleep, I get an opportunity to clean and help organize the house, since both parents work and don't have time to clean all the time.
By Julia Miller8 years ago in Journal
Work on TV Part 1
After a busy career as a zoo keeper and then as a prison officer, I took the decision to change the pace of my life. Injuries had begun to take their toll and my caring duties at home now comprised 2 teenagers, my elderly mum, and 3 rescue dogs.
By Jo Wheatley8 years ago in Journal
Retail Killed Christmas
** Note: Not going to disclose which store I work at. Not that I'm going to be bashing my place of employment, just for my own peace.
By Danielle Murray8 years ago in Journal
6 Things I Learned Working in Retail. Top Story - December 2017.
It's the holiday season; a time where family and friends come together to celebrate their respective festivities, give and receive gifts, and take time to relax. It's also the time of year that people go into stores acting like everything is the associate's fault. I worked in retail for almost 2 years, and sure enough, every year for Black Friday and Christmas shopping people tend to fly off the handle. In my time working in sales, I've acquired quite a few realizations about people and this type of business in general.
By Savana Verret8 years ago in Journal
Best Careers for Introverts
Being introverted can make certain aspects of life more challenging than for people who enjoy being in front of crowds and strive in social scenarios. Instead of forcing themselves out of their comfort zone, and ultimately leading to an unhappy lifestyle, introverts should search for careers that adapt to their preferences.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Journal
Theatre: What Took Me So Long?
Imagine a world where you don't feel pressured to be anyone else. A world where you are accepted and loved. Sounds like an oasis, heaven itself, or a paradise, right? Well for me, theatre, music, and acting helped me make it there. I love theatre and acting because it motivates me, helps me be a better person, and pushed me to an absolute breaking point.
By Kevin Rothlisberger8 years ago in Journal
Christmas, Marketing, and Why I Almost Went Crazy at the Mall Today
The day I received my Marketing Degree, my Dad starting referring to me as a "Master Manipulator." I'd love to say it was affectionate, but I'm not sure it was. He would point his finger at me every time adverts came on the TV, unaddressed mail came through the letterbox, or "Sale" signs appeared in the local mall.
By Sarah Katherine8 years ago in Journal
The Top 7 Books EVERY Entrepreneur Needs to Read
The world of business is crazy and chaotic, especially for anyone who is just looking to join the ranks. I find a lot of people asking themselves "where do I start?" or "how do I learn?" so I have taken it upon myself to answer those very questions with this list of the top seven books EVERY entrepreneur needs to read. Keep in mind that this list is not in any particular order, as it is too hard to judge between them on the value they create.
By Outside In8 years ago in Journal
3 Unorthodox Tips to Landing a Sale
I have been in a lot of sales meetings, and I mean a LOT! So trust me when I tell you about these tried-and-true methods that I have personally used, or seen work. Let's jump right into it...
By Outside In8 years ago in Journal