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Dreaming of the Workday
You wake up, wipe the drool from your cheek, grimace at the state of your breath after catching a whiff before turning over ready to go back to sleep. You're content in the full day's work you've just completed. Just in case, you check your phone and see that it's 7 AM. You slowly realise that your sub-conscious hates you. Rather than the literally endless dream-scapes your psyche can provide for you, your idiot brain chose to play out the work day ahead. The day you're about to go and experience all over again, but this time, for realsies.
By Marcus Dean8 years ago in Journal
The Dos and Do Nots of Handing Out Résumés
There are 3 steps. Step 1: Preparation I believe I am speaking for most of my generation when I say we have all been there, the dreaded day where you print off 10+ résumés and have a list in hand of places to apply, you put on a nice outfit, and you hit the pavement.
By Chelsey Lynn8 years ago in Journal
The Head of Household Filing Status — Some Interesting Facts that Are Oftentimes Overlooked
For an unmarried taxpayer, filing Head of Household (HOH) can have substantial financial benefits over filing as a single status taxpayer. In filing as Head of Household, one enjoys lower tax rates and a larger Standard Deduction. So if you are unmarried at the end of the tax year, you may consider filing your taxes using the favorable Head of Household (HOH) filing status, if two basic conditions are met.
By Milton G. Boothe8 years ago in Journal
Why Buy Handmade
Buying handmade products is a great idea. Here's why. 1. Handmade products are made with love, care, and attention. Handmade business owners put a lot of work into their products. They pay close attention to details because they want their customers to love their products. When you buy a handmade product, you can rest assured that the maker put their best foot forward because they are passionate about what they do. You will be receiving a high-quality product that was made with customer satisfaction in mind. Human beings put a lot more care into what they make than machines do, and this care shows in the product you receive.
By Reese Marie8 years ago in Journal
The Form 1040 Tax Return: How to Maximize Your Itemized Deductions
Every taxpayer who files a Form 1040 tax return is automatically entitled to a Standard Deduction. This is a predetermined amount that the IRS allows taxpayers to deduct from their incomes. The amount varies between taxpayers, and is determined primarily by the taxpayer’s filing status.
By Milton G. Boothe8 years ago in Journal
Best Books to Read Before Your Next Interview
I know, interviews are so nerve-wracking that sometimes you can't plan out the answers you have for possible questions. You're so fixated on screwing up that staying positive and confidently having great answers for questions aren't options. But don't let these interviews get into your head too much, those interviewing you just want to know your experiences and how much you know about the company. Other than studying the company and their main purpose, try getting into any of these books to read before your next interview.
By Leila Parker8 years ago in Journal
5 Things That Can Be Done to Revive Toxic Work Culture. Top Story - October 2017.
A toxic work culture can create major problems as it hampers productivity and builds an environment that is plagued with anxiety, fear, lack of responsibility, and apathy. There are various factors that are responsible for brewing such a culture, the results of which are catastrophic and can sink the organization into an abyss of failure. Toxicity in the minds of the people is detrimental as it radiates and spreads amongst the rest. So, if this issue is not addressed in time, it can be very difficult for the organization and its management to revive from such a major set-back.
By Harmion Morris8 years ago in Journal
Things Amusement Park Ride Operators Wish You Knew
As Halloween approaches, various amusement parks are putting up their halloween decorations and turning spooky for the season. Amusement parks can be just as fun during a holiday as they are during the regular summer season from around Memorial Day to around Labor Day. There's caricatures, old-timey photos, carnival games, food, and of course, roller-coasters. You might think that the people who operate these roller-coasters have it all: they work at an amusement park, which is true. But sometimes, it's not always fun for them. There are various things that visitors might not necessarily think about when going to a roller-coaster at an amusement park.
By A. Alexis Kreiser8 years ago in Journal
Best Desk Pads to Improve Any Type of Workspace
Desk pads are not a new accessory by any means of the word. In fact, they're as old school as they come — but they remain popular for good reason. The right desk pad adds a stylish flair to an otherwise drab desk, makes it easier to write, and also makes your office just a bit more comfortable.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in Journal
The Form 1040 Tax Return: Claiming Your Adjustments, Exemptions, Deductions and Credits.
The apparent complexity of tax laws is probably one of the main reasons why people, in general, might be turned off from trying to educate themselves concerning basic tax matters that would enable them to attempt doing their own taxes. But even if they choose not to do their taxes themselves, having basic tax knowledge would enable them to understand what their preparers are doing, and place them in a position to detect any possible errors.
By Milton G. Boothe8 years ago in Journal
