“Dream more than others think practical…Expect more than others think possible.” – Howard Schultz The infamous food chain (not to be confused with a food web!). This is where corporate life mimics the animal world, although in the corporate world the food chain is shaped like a pyramid, with lots of junior employees at the base [...] [...]
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“When the truth is found to be lies” – “Somebody to Love”, performed by Jefferson Airplane (written by Darby Slick) Very tough times at work lately. So, in order to put some hope in my day, I went off and purchased a lottery ticket. I’m not sure about you, but for me buying a lottery ticket [...] [...] “Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes.” – Jim Carrey A coworker of mine is a “starving” musician. He is constantly looking to be “discovered”. While he gets gigs now and then, the likelihood of being discovered in a restaurant while performing is very low. While talent is important, no leads means [...] [...] “When you work seven days a week, fourteen hours a day, you get lucky.” – Armand Hammer I’ve posted lots of links to the companies on Fortune‘s Best Companies to Work for list, typically running from top to bottom. But then I got to thinking, what about those companies on the list that are hiring the [...] [...] “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing — that’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar I was in the Mall the other day for some Holiday shopping and it was packed. Finding a parking spot was almost like bumper cars at the arcade and walking through the Mall and stores [...] [...] “Mission control, we have a UFO pacing our position, request instructions.” – Astronaut Cady Coleman NASA Transmission – Shuttle Mission STS-73 So, if you are into the UFO thing, you will know right away what an “encounter of the fourth kind” is. Relating this to job search is probably a stretch, except it has happened to me. [...] [...] “The best way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one.” – Oscar Wilde While unemployment is still very high, it does seem like the job market has opened up somewhat. I’ve been getting regular calls from my recruiter friends looking for candidates for jobs. Seems like they are having a difficult time finding [...] [...] “You, my friend, are a victim of disorganized thinking. You are under the unfortunate impression that just because you run away you have no courage; you’re confusing courage with wisdom.” – Wizard of Oz I went on a job interview the other day (my first since landing a job during the “Great Recession”). I’m not really [...] [...] “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” -Thomas A. Edison Work, to some a four letter word. So exactly what is “underemployed”? Well, there are several definitions like – “Not fully or adequately used or employed”. In this case I am referring to either those who have [...] [...] “Don’t bunt. Aim out of the ballpark.” – Yogi Berra This is the time of year when your local radio station starts the countdown of the top 500 hits of the decade ending with the number one hit on New Year’s Day. Lots of parties, lots of food, a clean slate and lots of hope for [...] [...] |
 
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