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I was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1977, but I'm currently stranded in South Eastern Idaho. With lifelong interests in crafting, art, cooking, writing in general, and journalism specifically, I've managed to start careers in all five.

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Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters 10 Ways to build a resume you are proud of: 3 of 46
Your resume is a written representation of your abilities, so it's important to put that representation together perfectly. A sloppy resume will only reflect poorly on your overall appeal. 1. Resumes A resume is a written description of you, your work history, and your general/specific training or abilities. A good resume sh... More..
Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment Ideas for earning extra money in your spare time: 8 of 45
Most people are feeling a little strapped for cash these days, and are looking to alternate ideas for earning extra money. There are, in fact, tons of ways to earn extra money in your spare time. The problems are, are they legal and will they work? Besides becoming a world famous jewel thief, there really are some great idea... More..
Jobs & Careers > Starting Out Making the most of your unemployment: 22 of 43
Being unemployed can seem like a terrible, stressful time in your life. The lack of certain money coming in means bills may go unpaid and groceries may not be purchased. For most unemployed people, finding a job is the top priority of every, single, day. However if you are lucky enough to have a nest egg, or are waiting for ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Things you should never do at work: 49 of 58
There a loads of things most people should never do at work, regardless of the actual job. There are also some things, job specific, that people should never do at work. This *true* list of mistakes is compiled from my personal mistakes, my friends mistakes, and common mistakes. Keeping these tips in mind should help you hol... More..
Jobs & Careers > Professionalism What to do when you hate your job: 57 of 63
When your job feels like torture, when your co-workers voices seem like fingernails scratching on the board, when the building becomes a cartoon dungeon whenever you look at it, you know you're on the road to hating your job. There are a few ways to try and avoid this problem, like taking vacations, cutting hours, or working... More..