Archive for the 'Workplace' Category

Financial Planning for Job Seekers

By: Mick, August 31st, 2007

The following rant is primarily intended for young and new job seekers who have not already committed themselves to a mortgage, car payments, and an obsession with keeping up with the “Patels’.”
Most of us are conditioned to spend what we make. Sure, we build in some investments and emergency savings here and there, but we’re […]

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Rebuilding Your Personal Brand

By: Mick, August 30th, 2007

Whether you’re an NFL quarterback, a Miss USA contestant, or simply a hard-working Jane out there trying to make ends meet, we’re all prone to make the big mistake at a crucial time. It’s just a part of life. Some of us have to endure a little bit more than others when the sh-t hits […]

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Commit to Working More Efficiently

By: Mick, August 29th, 2007

We’ve all heard the mantra about “working smarter, not harder,” but what does it really mean and how are we supposed to apply that to our daily lives? We all have established routines. We get up, do what we have to do to get ready for the day and then start working at whatever it […]

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Is it Easier to Ask for Forgiveness than Permission?

By: Mick, August 16th, 2007

I heard that question asked recently and started thinking about how it applies to the typical workplace. There is a stark contrast between the people that are willing to make their own decisions and deal with consequences versus those who require approval and instruction before taking action. I’m willing to grant that every situation brings […]

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Employers Penalize Obesity in Employees

By: Matt, August 7th, 2007

So, Mick’s on vacation, and that means I have to write some blog posts. No problem, there’s always something floating around in my head and occasionally that something offers the added bonus of being meaningful. In Mick’s absence, I will toil tirelessly toward blogging excellence; I’ll carry the torch, if you will, for a week […]

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Who Killed the Electric Car?

By: Mick, July 26th, 2007

I finally watched the documentary, Who Killed the Electric Car? and I have to say that it is one of the better documentaries that I’ve seen. It is slanted, as most documentaries are, but it does not disappoint from the perspective of the alternative point of view. The story is about the EV1, an electric […]

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When a New Job is Not the Answer

By: Mick, July 19th, 2007

I posted recently about a friend of mine and his search for a new job, even though he is still currently employed. After a couple insightful comments on that post from Advice from My-Recruiter.com, I got to thinking about the importance of would-be job seekers determining that they should in fact be looking for a […]

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Fear the COBRA: Know Your Health Insurance Options

By: Mick, July 5th, 2007

I’m far from an expert in health insurance coverage and I’m definitely at a loss as to why health insurance costs as much as it does (I’m eventually going to see Sicko, but I haven’t yet), but I have recently been forced to look at a couple insurance options for my family and I learned […]

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Quality versus Quantity

By: Mick, June 26th, 2007

I returned yesterday from a quick 2-day trip to Ocean City, Maryland. For those of you that have never been to an east coast resort town, it’s probably not what you would expect to find. There is very little that is peaceful or serene and nothing that is unspoiled about Ocean City, Maryland. It doesn’t […]

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The Art of the Job Offer

By: Mick, June 21st, 2007

Many employers have their hiring systems worked out fairly well, carefully screening every applicant and narrowing their search to the best few candidates. But when it comes time to actually make the job offer, sometimes some of the simple things get overlooked and even good employers let their preferred candidate steal some of the leverage […]

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