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My First "Board" Meeting - Dianne Lehmann
I had the opportunity to attend a meeting of the other writers (cool hunh? other writers) for the Quad Cities Business News, the advertising manager plus another sales representative, a photographer and sundry others including the woman who recruited me; she lead the meeting. It was interesting... Submitted 2 years 30 days ago.

“The Apprentice” and Work Ethics - Danny Davids
As I’ve confessed in a previous article on SearchWarp (“Reality TV – No It’s Not!”), I am a big fan of “The Apprentice”.   There’s something about watching Donald Trump point his finger every week and blurt out in his own inimitable way, “You’re fired!” that appeals to me.   My interest in the... Submitted 6 years 83 days ago.

Working Weekend Duty - Jack H. Schick
I don’t particularly like it when it’s my turn to be Weekend Duty Supervisor at the sewer plant. They do give me an extra ten hours pay and a compensation day off the following Friday, but I still have to getting up at five in the morning and drive 50 minutes both ways eleven days in... Submitted 104 days 4 hours ago.

I hate my job! What should I do? - Teppie and Christina Chartomatsidis
Are you miserable with your work? Do you feel trapped because the job you hate is the only way to support yourself? Do you dread waking up every morning to go to work? Do you feel you have no purpose in life? If you do I [Teppie] have news for you, you are certainly not alone! So many people go... Submitted 333 days 1 hour ago.

A Tribute to the Working Man—Blue Collar Workers Stand Proud - - Steve Kovacs
The movie Six Days Seven Nights was about a man and a woman (played by Anne Heche and Harrison Ford) who after an airplane crash find themselves marooned on a deserted island. Ford knew they were in deep trouble but Heche thought macho-man Ford would be able to build a boat and sail them off the... Submitted 2 years 101 days ago.

My Work in the Lab of English for Speakers of Other Languages - Ken McCreless
Greetings Fellow Travelers ... It was an especially difficult time in my life. Recently divorced with 4 children to take care of, no car, a hurt back, and making my way around using a cane, a back brace and a city bus. I had made the decision to go to school and get trained to be a... Submitted 2 years 252 days ago.

CNC Programming—No Longer A Man’s World - Sandra E. Graham
The tiny metal trucks came down the conveyor belt at an alarming rate. My job was to press the tiny axles with two tiny rubber wheels into the slots on each end of the toy trucks. At eighteen years old-straight out of the green fields of Arkansas to the hustle and bustle city of Rockford... Submitted 3 years 306 days ago.

Are You Damaging Your Career? What Not to Discuss with Co-Workers - Danny Davids
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." That may have been true years ago (I doubt it), but in the 21st century, that children's rhyme needs to be tossed into the nearest recycle bin. Words can't be taken back once they've been released, and they can wound for years... Submitted 4 years 133 days ago.

Are We Having Fun Yet? - Avis Ward
"Time flies whether you're having fun or not. It's best to have fun!" - Avis Ward The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their Work and Employment Findings from a 2006 survey. The results, stated below, may or may not surprise you. Employed persons... Submitted 4 years 168 days ago.

Your Employment Values - Why Take (or Stay in) This Job? - Alan Sklover
ACTUAL CASE HISTORY: Robb, 48 and Deputy General Counsel for a world famous media conglomerate, was asked by his boss, the General Counsel, if he might be interested in succeeding him. His boss was 66, and approaching retirement; he could, if he chose, recommend Robb for the slot. And his... Submitted 1 year 48 days ago.

Workplace Persecution - Sandra Renee Hicks
Please pray for Christians and others who are persecuted in workplaces. Some Christians are even in hostile work situations because of their faith. I know of some Christian whistleblowers who suffered significantly for obeying the Lord relative to reporting workplace malfeasance. One of them, a... Submitted 1 year 217 days ago.

Learning to Think Like Da Vinci Will Aid You in Your Career and Life - Jeff Brown
In the History Channel's Da Vinci and the Code , the code has nothing to do with Dan Brown's work but refers instead to Da Vinci's work ethic, curiosity, and, most importantly, the discipline needed to keep working and moving forward, even through tumultuous times--in 15 th century Italy life was... Submitted 1 year 335 days ago.

Diversity - Talia's story - - Rose-Marie Chaperon
As stated by Talia - Written by Rose-Marie I am a third generation, politically democrat, but conservative Haitian-American, straight-from-the-shoulder woman, born and raised in Haiti. I came to the United States when I was in my 20's; I worked extremely hard in the sector of healthcare finance... Submitted 2 years 5 days ago.

Assistance is Critical Before That First Career and While Changing Careers - Jeff Brown
Career transition assistance is critical, especially if you didn't get it right the first time. This is not a knock on those who are looking to change careers but rather on the educational system that dispenses knowledge but rarely if ever works closely, carefully, knowledgably, mostly listening... Submitted 2 years 39 days ago.

Finding the Right Career for You: The Solution is Most Likely Not What You Expected - Jeff Brown
How have you gone about finding the right career? Have you talked to a high school counselor? Maybe you've gone to a college, even, and sought counseling there. Or maybe you've consulted family, friends, or you've decided on the proper career. If you've done any or all of the above, just how... Submitted 2 years 120 days ago.

Career Assessment Tests and How to Choose a Career: What You Didn't Expect - Jeff Brown
You've just graduated from high school or are close to it. You've done the career assessment tests and counseling. You've pondered the career choices that have been deemed best for you. But something doesn't seem right. However, you didn't like the fact that no one asked you how you felt about... Submitted 2 years 134 days ago.

Tips for Changing Careers - Terry Mitchell
Back in the days of our grandparents and even for many of our parents, a career was something you did from the time you got out of college until you retired. Very few people even thought about switching careers, but these days, it`s far more common. In fact, as various industries drop in... Submitted 2 years 187 days ago.

Changing Jobs in an Unstable Economy---Is This a Bad Move? - Sandra E. Graham
Starting a new job can be scary in the best of times; but what about right now when the economy is on its last leg and jobs are becoming as scarce as hen's teeth? Do you dare give up a position that you have worked at for several years, a job that furnishes security, comfort, stability; and step... Submitted 3 years 70 days ago.

Can You Believe I Lost 13.5 Million Dollars? It's Incredible! - Gary W. Halsey Sr.
I asked myself, why me? What did I do to deserve this? Of course I am talking about a opportunity that I had receiving 13.5 Million dollars! The beauty of it was, I didn't even know the person...how good is that? I had received a letter from a generous soul in Nigeria, and they had informed me... Submitted 3 years 112 days ago.

Budget? I'm Unemployed - What Budget? - Ben Ramsey
Maintaining a budget is difficult under normal circumstances, but trying to balance your checkbook, compute your finances, and make ends meet when you're unemployed is definitely a challenge. If you were financially savvy when you had a job (that leaves me out) you might already have a budget in... Submitted 3 years 119 days ago.

I Became One of the November 2008 Job Loss Statistics - - Lisa Shepard
On the monday before Thanksgiving, I walked into work like I normally do, said my "hello's" to the other girls I work with, exchanged some stories and dove into my work. An hour and a half later, I was asked to come back to the conference room by one of the managerial staff. At that very second... Submitted 3 years 138 days ago.

Dress for an Interview - Top Ten Tips - - Julia Penny
First impressions are important in the job interview. Research has shown that the first 100 seconds are crucial in determining the interviewer's perception of the candidate's suitability for the position. What you wear to the job interview needs careful consideration. This can set you apart... Submitted 4 years 59 days ago.

Office Christmas Party - The Post Party Walk of Shame! - - Terri Hunziker
The office Christmas party - tis the season to be jolly and to attend the yearly corporate shindig! The idea of the annual holiday event is rooted in corporate goodwill. A way to show appreciation to its employees for a year of hard work. This is all well and good but the reality is that most... Submitted 4 years 180 days ago.

Office Christmas Party – The Holiday Drag! - Terri Hunziker
The Office Christmas party is often one big holiday bore. An event most employees feel obligated to attend but few enjoy. Its time to break the crappy celebration cycle! With a little creativity and imagination your office Christmas party can be an event that the company staff looks forward to... Submitted 4 years 282 days ago.

Stealing From Your Employer Is Acceptable When….. - Jon Searles
I have accumulated quite a few stories involving employees that were inappropriately discharged for actions their employers consider theft. After reading each example each of you will agree that none of these employees hurt anyone and caused no real harm to their employer and their actions could... Submitted 4 years 306 days ago.