: About Me

I grew up in a home of hand-me-downs and shared bedrooms, with lots of bathroom door banging, eating in the home, competition, tattling, love and estrogen.

I earned a bachelors of arts in psychology and a masters of counseling in marriage, family and child therapy. I currently work as a child therapist.

I have always enjoyed writing as a hobby. I'm currently in a very slow process of writing 3 different books during my spare time.

My passion is ...

striving to better myself and the world around me.

I know too much about ...

my shortcomings.

My parents always told me ...

my face would freeze that way.

My childhood ambition ...

was to become a therapist.

My favorite memory ...

was the day I got married.

Why I write ...

isn't for money or fame, but for the love of writing.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

depends on where I am, how much time I have, and my mood.

My first job ...

was a paper route. One and one half cents per paper can add up to a lot of money when you're a kid.

My best moment ...

was finishing the last of my graduation requirements for my masters degree.

My inspiration ...

typically comes from within.

Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Pitfalls to avoid when asking for a raise

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You have worked at your current wage for long enough, and now want to ask for a raise. How you ask can make a difference as to whether or not you are successful in your quest. Here are some pitfalls to avoid when asking for a raise: BAD TIMING Make sure your boss is available to listen to your comments and provide feedback. Don't try to catch him off guard. Instead, let him know you would like to discuss your job performance and the possibility of getting a raise. Then schedule time to talk. But if there were recent budget cuts or other expenses that have resulted in everyone hearing somet...

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