Like you, I get down, depressed and pessimistic. Ok, lying. But I know people who do, how’s that? Over at USNEWS today, there are four things to do that may help you when you are feeling that way. These days it is sure easy to feel down in the dumps, what with all the bad [...]
Archive for September, 2008
The Paralegal is Back to Normal at Her Office
Posted in September 29th, 2008
by admin in Work-related
The contrary paralegal manages a two-office law firm in the southwest, as well as her young family, which consists of ‘the man’ and her three ‘dramas’ whose names are 17 (or VT = vile teenager), 11 and 8. For 15 years she has worked in almost every area of the law – seen everything, mentored [...]
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Didja’know?
Posted in September 27th, 2008
by admin in Work-related
Ten Fun, Random Things You Probably Should, Might or Ought to Know 1. That Motel 6 used to cost $6 (doh, the name, the name) per night? And does anyone not smile when Tom Bodett says “we’ll keep the light on for ya.” 2. That for teenagers who lived in the Square States in the [...]
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These Help Wanted Ads Are Not In JobDig This Week
Posted in September 26th, 2008
by admin in Work-related
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A Funny To Start Your Day: 9/26/08
Posted in September 26th, 2008
by admin in Work-related
Ok, it made me laugh. Thanks to XKCD, again.
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Bad Times, Tough Times and What To Look For in YOUR Company
Posted in September 25th, 2008
by admin in Work-related
When times get tough, employees look to managers not for management but leadership. Here are five little things to watch for to see if your company is being led or managed. 1. Think General Patton. I think all of us want a leader who inspires us to take confident action, not in some namby-pampy, kumbaya [...]
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Most Commented: SR-71 Now That Was Some Airplane
Posted in September 25th, 2008
by admin in Work-related
On November 19th, 2007, I published a story written by Brian Shul, who was fortunate and good enough to fly the SR 71, maybe the coolest plane ever. Since then almost 100 people have left me comments about their own experiences and interactions with the airplane and those men who flew it. The SR-71: Now [...]
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Best Of WHAT WOULD DAD SAY
Posted in September 24th, 2008
by admin in Work-related
I had some time this weekend to review my blog posts over the last couple of years just for giggles, actually to see how my attitudes and writing has changed. I picked out some “classics” (as defined by me) that you may have missed. The following BEST OF are those posts from 2006 that I [...]
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What Executive and Career Coaches Can Do For Job Seekers
Posted in September 22nd, 2008
by admin in Job Seeker Advice
When the reality of finding a new job (whether or not you have one or not) hits…we all look for help and support. We don’t do ‘it’ often enough…this job searching program…so we look for experts to help and guide us. Many of us hope to locate a headhunter who will fall for our natural [...]
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Before the Interview: Use the Google.
Posted in September 20th, 2008
by admin in Job Seeker Advice
Before showing up at the interview, google the company and the person you are interviewing. It only makes sense. If you want to really impress the interviewer come prepared to ask questions about the company and the interviewer. If the interviewer blogs, read the blogs. Find any company oriented blogs via technorati or bloglines, and [...]
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