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Writing for me is the one thing that can calm all storms given time. It is a way to learn, listen, speak, share and heal. The subject is not as important as the time and the thought put into the work. Hopefully, it gets better with age.

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Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Tips for comparing two job offers: 1 of 14
It's a great situation to be in. There are two viable options for employment and they both want your skills, your personality, your expertise to come to their company. After dealing with the obvious ego boost there are some practical questions and perhaps even a little soul searching to do to come the to right decision. The d... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Organize a food or clothing drive in your office: 1 of 10
Food and clothing drives can be spectacular events that bring a company and community together. However, it's not a one size fits all project. Adjustments need to be tailored to the specifics of the group that is available for the project. Any donations are helpful so keep expectations within reach.~Set a goal.Work environmen... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Why people think their salaries should be increased: 3 of 26
Many times we think our salaries and wages need to be increased. Sometimes we are correct. If they truly do need to be increased then it is our job to sharpen our negotiating skills and work smarter instead of harder. Then prove our case to our supervisors. If we have done all these things and our supervisors do not respond w... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Holiday networking to get ahead: 2 of 12
Holidays are a great time for fine tuning your networking skills. There are ample opportunities to meet and greet people at special occasions and renew old acquaintances. Networking doesn't always have to be talking about business, it's making and keeping relationships. It's hard to give someone a call about a job reference i... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics How to survive the workplace: 7 of 35
There are some characteristics that seem to be displayed in every work place. Universal truths manifest themselves whether you work at a bank, a hospital, a construction company, a school or any workplace. They actually remind me of a giant high school. It's sort of like we never really graduate. Perhaps examining these commo... More..
Jobs & Careers > International & Government Jobs An overview of jobs at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): 1 of 5
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is a business and a very big one. There are offices not only all over the nation, but all over the world. In the beginning there are only a few jobs that come to mind with the FBI, but a broader approach may be the better way to get clearance and a foot in the door. Like any big busines... More..
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The culture of the workplace is set from the top. You will find hints in the mission statements, best practices and the core values of most companies. They tell you exactly how they what their company to run and they define the mold. This is the key on how to build a career in this particular company. It's the best place to s... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Careers: What you wanted to be when you weren't grown-up ...: 8 of 29
Sometimes what you want to be when you aren't grown up gets all tangled up with what grown ups want you to be. Allow me to introduce myself. I am stubborn. If there is one quality I truly possess that is it. Some people try to make it sound better by calling it persistence or tenacious, but I am just plain stubborn.When my mo... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Possible reasons for leaving a current job: 16 of 53
Change is often a hard thing, but most of time change brings growth and it should be embraced instead of feared. Changing jobs is a big decision and often times we stay in a position because it's a comfort zone.Why not examine reasons to change jobs and review them often? Perhaps we will find it's time for a change and perhap... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead How a good memory can be helpful to your career: 8 of 24
There is not a career on this planet that can not be done better with a great memory. Most of us don't realize how many little details are stored and used every day in our memory. Let's just take a look at the basics to understand how important a memory is at our job and how much we use it.Think about going into work and sett... More..