Archive for September, 2007

The Complex World of Union Labor

By: Mick, September 25th, 2007

Workers at GM walked off the job yesterday to demonstrate their opposition to talks that General Motors may be moving U.S. auto-making jobs overseas. So, basically, thousands of members of the United Auto Workers union left their jobs in an effort to secure their jobs. I’m completely uninformed when it comes to the machinations of […]

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Continue Your Education - Better Jobs Await

By: Mick, September 23rd, 2007

We’re often drawn into discussions about how to find a better job and the various processes that everyone likes to point to - social networking, niche job boards, using head hunters, referral programs, etc. And while each of those approaches can be effective, the best way to ensure that you are able to find and […]

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Time is Your Most Valuable Commodity: Four Ways to Save It

By: Mick, September 21st, 2007

We’ve talked about it many times, trying to weigh the value of your time versus how much money you’re making. Are you wealthier making 40K per year working 30 hours per week or making 80K working 60 hours per week? It’s an ongoing struggle for most of us, desperately trying to find a balance that […]

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