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Ryan Paugh Would you take a salary cut for a more fulfilling job than you have right now? How much does salary impact your career transition decisions?

92 weeks ago from Personal Finance and Salary - Negotiating & More

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Sean Masters: I took a 30% pay cut between my previous job and my current one; go economic crash of '08! Definitely opened my eyes not only on my career but on ...MoreI took a 30% pay cut between my previous job and my current one; go economic crash of '08! Definitely opened my eyes not only on my career but on the overall career development space, massive shifts in the IT industry, etc. As for fulfillment itself, I have typically chased the more fulfilling job over the higher-paying one, but only to a point! When it comes down to weighing multiple offers against each other, eventually salary differences will potential job fulfillment for me.
91 weeks ago

Paula Duarte: It's a risk. I've done it twice. Once it worked out great, and got me on my current career track. The other time it was a dead end, so I left ...MoreIt's a risk. I've done it twice. Once it worked out great, and got me on my current career track. The other time it was a dead end, so I left quickly but managed to swing getting the business head as my top job reference. Now that I have kids I'm not so adventurous, but also feel like I'm in a good place in my career, so not feeling the need to take the risk anyway.
91 weeks ago

Regina Twine Is it bad that I want to beat up everyone that was talking crap about Penelope in the chat today? Mainly ones that said bad things and didn't even know who she was or read her blog :(

93 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Patrick Pho: Ya I think those that were angry were very ungrateful of the opportunity they were presented.
92 weeks ago

Emily Jasper: I was going to say, thanks Penelope for the opportunity. It was great, and if only more people could see it that way!
92 weeks ago

Penelope Trunk I have been seeing lots of press recently about how job hoppers are bad. Mostly, I think these people are delusional because everyone is job hopping so it's a moot point whether it is good or bad. (But also, i really think it's good for everyone.) That said, I wonder, what tactics do you guys use when an employer challenges the number of jobs you've had? What works?

93 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Dr. Paul D. Giammalvo: Nicely stated, Raven!!!

All comes back to creating and maintaining that "Brand You" image....

BR,
Dr. PDG, Jakarta, Indonesia
MoreNicely stated, Raven!!!

All comes back to creating and maintaining that "Brand You" image....

BR,
Dr. PDG, Jakarta, Indonesia
http://www.build-project-management-competency.com
92 weeks ago

Maura V. Pingor: I find myself having to coach Hiring Managers around the skills of the candidate X the job history. I will always speak with a candidate when job ...MoreI find myself having to coach Hiring Managers around the skills of the candidate X the job history. I will always speak with a candidate when job hoping is the only feedback the HM gives me. It has helped showing them that there is more beyond dates of employment!
92 weeks ago

Cameron Plommer What did you wish you were taught in school or college taht you had to figure out by yourself? What did school miss, that you have to make up for by learning on your own or reading "personal development" books/blogs. This is what I wish I learned: http://camdoingwork.tumblr.com/post/526311827/my-rant-about-my-education

94 weeks ago from Personal Development

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Tariq West: I 2nd @Anna - I got by pretty well in High School without studying. College has been a lot tougher. I've managed to scrape by, but I really wish ...MoreI 2nd @Anna - I got by pretty well in High School without studying. College has been a lot tougher. I've managed to scrape by, but I really wish someone had taken me aside and taught me some fundamental study skills.
93 weeks ago

Mike Ambassador Bruny: @Tariq: I'm with you. Coming into College I felt the same way about studying. I didn't have to do it H.S. so I did not know how once I hit the ...More@Tariq: I'm with you. Coming into College I felt the same way about studying. I didn't have to do it H.S. so I did not know how once I hit the college scene. I'm thankful for my freshman seminar class where I was asked, "Does anyone have any questions before we end our 4 week session?" I raised my hand and humbly admitted that I did not know how to study. That made a huge difference, as they connected me to all kinds of resources.
93 weeks ago

Mike Ambassador Bruny What's your theme or Moto for 2010?

110 weeks ago from Personal Development

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Mike Ambassador Bruny: Good for you Anna! I've moved from balance to balancing. The difference for me has been putting the energy where it's needed, when it's needed. ...MoreGood for you Anna! I've moved from balance to balancing. The difference for me has been putting the energy where it's needed, when it's needed. I have a pretty cool program called, "Your Essence" that assist with recovery of values so you can make better decisions and have a platform to create goals. Send me a personal message if you would like me to email you something that may be helpful.

Your Ambassador,
Bruny
110 weeks ago

Andrea V. Lewis: Do. Lear. Share. =)
109 weeks ago

Penelope Trunk I'm redesigning my blog -- thinking about all the stuff that should be there that isn't there. I was wondering if you have ideas. Examples: The categories I have are useless. But what would be useful to you? Or, I was thinking there should be an Asperger's discussion board, but maybe it would just be a bunch of people with no discussion skills. Hahaha. Any other thoughts? Sidenote: I notice that figuring out the content of one's blog feels a lot like figuring out who you want to be.

112 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Amanda Hite: Def keep the "Popular Post" section. When I refer people to your blog I tell them to start there. I liked when you started doing polls but it ...MoreDef keep the "Popular Post" section. When I refer people to your blog I tell them to start there. I liked when you started doing polls but it seems like they are not changed often enough.
112 weeks ago

Amanda Hite: Navigation could be easier for ex: on the menu bar "is this your first time here?" It has "About this", "About BC" and "P's Guide to" if you're ...MoreNavigation could be easier for ex: on the menu bar "is this your first time here?" It has "About this", "About BC" and "P's Guide to" if you're on one of those pages you have to fish around to find your way back to the actual blog. Consider adding an option on that menu bar to the blog itself. And, after you leave the home page there is no navag back. I wanted to check out your speaking and couldn't find my way back easily once I was in.

112 weeks ago

Penelope Trunk Wow. I'm gone for half a day, and look what happens. Okay. Look. I think the time of dividing the world into people who stay home with their kids and people who work is just totally over. First of all, only the very rich have the luxury of not having to do one of each at some point in their life. Second, the world is not so simple that there is a good and bad way to run life. We would all be in great shape if the world were this simple. We could just pick good.

113 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

Melissa Mansfield: Totally agree. I'm hopeful that we're in the beginning stages of creating a system that nurtures all the different kinds of 'work' we do. I really ...MoreTotally agree. I'm hopeful that we're in the beginning stages of creating a system that nurtures all the different kinds of 'work' we do. I really want to see more family-friendly policies in place for women AND especially men so we can have equal chances to contribute our talents and passions professionally and personally. E.g. men can take time off to care for their kids, women can run for office.
113 weeks ago

Anna: My problem with the "housewives do this and that and that so they do work" talk is that women who have jobs also have the "this and that and that" ...MoreMy problem with the "housewives do this and that and that so they do work" talk is that women who have jobs also have the "this and that and that" that housewives do.
113 weeks ago

Penelope Trunk Warning. I'm about to do a very bad personal branding move. Do not try this at home.... I'm so sad today that I can't think straight. And I can't get any work done. But then I thought, well, maybe if I were chatting in my group then that would 1. distract me from being sad and 2. count as me working, since really, on some level, it is my job to be doing this group. I mean, even when we are talking about Lance's (questionable) dating tactics, it still counts as work for me. Is anyone there?

113 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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B Maddigan: Dear Sister Penelope,

Besides a lot of guys Are real Turds...

They feel that women are like cattle or property

and think who cares I'll just ...MoreDear Sister Penelope,

Besides a lot of guys Are real Turds...

They feel that women are like cattle or property

and think who cares I'll just get Another one

I feel that what Ruins a lot of relationships Is smothering

It's You & I, and You & I that's all

Familiarity Can/Does Breed contempt

The Best policy Is to Each have time with Your own friends

as well as with each other

Hmmm... sounds like a Plan :-)

113 weeks ago

Claire Veuthey: P- not sure you need to pick a set #of days. Take a few, then try to go in the office. If it's not working, leave. I find if work is busy it ...MoreP- not sure you need to pick a set #of days. Take a few, then try to go in the office. If it's not working, leave. I find if work is busy it distracts me (thank god), but then smthing happens &I lose my shit. Week after week, though, I stay longer, get more done, &enjoy it more. I am so thankful my workplace is flexible enough that if I leave at 2pm, no-one bats an eye.
That said: I am so sorry. Obviously this doesn't in any way make YOU a less smart, witty, fun, desireable, loveable person.
113 weeks ago

Lance Ok, you people were right. I invited her for dinner but she said no-go, we're doing drinks at a local joint. She did say she was impressed that I cook. For the record, I think it's lame that women won't come over for dinner on a first date. And don't give me that safety crap. If you want to get to know someone, you break bread with them.

119 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Melissa Mansfield: Men Can Stop Rape is an excellent organization doing just that.

"Men Can Stop Rape mobilizes male youth to prevent men's violence against women. ...MoreMen Can Stop Rape is an excellent organization doing just that.

"Men Can Stop Rape mobilizes male youth to prevent men's violence against women. We build young men's capacity to challenge harmful aspects of traditional masculinity, to value alternative visions of male strength, and to embrace their vital role as allies with women and girls in fostering healthy relationships and gender equity."

http://www.mencanstoprape.org/
118 weeks ago

Erin Murtagh: I just hope people will use good judgement when it comes to their own safety, and that they won't feel pressured to take chances in order to be ...MoreI just hope people will use good judgement when it comes to their own safety, and that they won't feel pressured to take chances in order to be socially/romantically accepted. I don't think Lance meant to be offensive or insensitive, but its important to address comments about rape/safety that negate the seriousness of the issue. As Amy said it would serve *you* well to respect other people's personal choices when it comes to their boundaries and safety.
118 weeks ago

Sarah McClellan-Brandt I wasn't saying that making dinner is psycho...just saying that inviting her to your house for a first date could be construed that way. If she doesn't know you she may not be comfortable not being in public until there's some trust. If you are already friends or have known each other for awhile then she may be ok with it.

119 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

Emily Jasper: I agree, if you have no other interaction to begin with, a private one-on-one at someone's house is often considered risky. Cooking for someone is ...MoreI agree, if you have no other interaction to begin with, a private one-on-one at someone's house is often considered risky. Cooking for someone is awesome, but might be better received in a picnic setting.
119 weeks ago

Anna: Unfortunately, date rape does happen. There is no problem if you start dating an old friend, but visiting an almost-stranger doesn't seem ...MoreUnfortunately, date rape does happen. There is no problem if you start dating an old friend, but visiting an almost-stranger doesn't seem reasonable to me.
Besides safety, it could just feel akward, and usually things feel akward for a reason.
119 weeks ago

Lance Will a girl come over to my house for dinner on a first date? Versus meeting for drinks? I'm trying to keep it real and skip the BS.

119 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Lance: I'm not trying to "pick up" the girl or sleep with her on the first date, I actually want to make dinner. As in cook a meal and stuff. I think ...MoreI'm not trying to "pick up" the girl or sleep with her on the first date, I actually want to make dinner. As in cook a meal and stuff. I think that's more real than meeting in a bar for drinks. And coffee is hella boring.
119 weeks ago

Mara L: Coffee/drinks isn't boring its safe. Sounds like you really like this girl and want to make a nice impression, but do you know her well enough for ...MoreCoffee/drinks isn't boring its safe. Sounds like you really like this girl and want to make a nice impression, but do you know her well enough for her to be comfortable going to your place. Make it neutral.
119 weeks ago

Isaac Oben Hello, Microsoft product are you a professional on? I am mainly Windows Servers and Domain engineering

127 weeks ago from Microsoft IT Professionals

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Anna: I just got the 70-536, which makes me a certified nobody. :) I mainly play around with Silverlight.
126 weeks ago

Matt Stratton: I primarily focus on Windows Server with an IIS focus; I manage the infrastructure for a top-tier real estate dot com. I also work with SharePoint ...MoreI primarily focus on Windows Server with an IIS focus; I manage the infrastructure for a top-tier real estate dot com. I also work with SharePoint (who doesn't, these days), but stay as far away from Exchange as I possibly can (nothing specific about Exchange, per se, I just hate managing mail :) )
105 weeks ago