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TOP IDEA: Penelope Trunk Time Magazine contacted me to write a definitive article about Gen Y at work. I had spent so many years pitching big magazines, trying to get their attention, so it was a huge deal to me that Time came to me. http://bit.ly/132g9r

115 weeks ago

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Christina Brown: It's about Time. hehe grats! :)
73 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Penelope Trunk I wrote this blog post about transparent salaries. The story was picked up by the New York Times and then I was featured on 20/20 talking about this topic. This blog post made me realize that it's possible for bloggers to guide mainstream media instead of the other way around. http://bit.ly/WifQZ

115 weeks ago

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Edward Antrobus: @JRandom, My mother's favorite is "If life were fair, I'd be skinny and rich."
43 weeks ago

Laura: Put me in the ignorance is bliss column. Not only would I prefer not to disclose, but I don't want to know what my peers are making. I have my ...MorePut me in the ignorance is bliss column. Not only would I prefer not to disclose, but I don't want to know what my peers are making. I have my own financial plan and what my peers make doesn't factor in. I have one peer who constantly asks me about salary and it drives me bonkers. He's also very competitive.
43 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Sean Masters When posting a resume to any sort of social site, consider "scrubbing" it first: remove your address, phone number, and other particularly sensitive information. Remember that, in general, once that info is out there, it's out there, and you aren't getting it back.

111 weeks ago

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Angela Avery: I would like to learn how to make my profile private as well...doyou think that is counter-productive?
107 weeks ago

Jim Parker: This is very important because there may be people who would use your information nefariously. Having a separate account (that you check ...MoreThis is very important because there may be people who would use your information nefariously. Having a separate account (that you check regularly) for contacting potential employers is good and will won't blend in with your already-cluttered inbox.
105 weeks ago

Rebecca Thorman Is any job better than no job? (http://nyti.ms/9QAh0k) If you were or are unemployed, would you ever consider taking a job that was seemingly beneath you? I believe that every job has a lot of learning potential, so there are few instances when you shouldn't take a position. On the flip side, I've never had to look for work (knock on wood that continues), and I can see how maybe taking a job - any job - could be bad. What do you think?

102 weeks ago from Career Changers, JobSTART 101, Slash Jobs, Creating a Life You Love and Salary - Negotiating & More 3 more

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Megan Stewart: this is where I am right now. No job is the right job, but I can't afford not to take what I am offered. Yes the work may be beneath me but I ...Morethis is where I am right now. No job is the right job, but I can't afford not to take what I am offered. Yes the work may be beneath me but I would rather do something than nothing.
92 weeks ago

Felicia S.: @Megan
Keeping busy is the best way to network, get the juices flowing both mentally and physically. I tried being unemployed for two weeks and I ...More@Megan
Keeping busy is the best way to network, get the juices flowing both mentally and physically. I tried being unemployed for two weeks and I was climbing the walls. I took the first job that interested me (a non-profit gig, even though I loathe working in offices). The contacts that I made there were priceless and it led me to work another stint overseas. See, you never know where any "job" is going to take you. Like Rupaul says: " You betta' WORK!"
92 weeks ago

Kenji Crosland I've been reading a lot about taking big career leaps and the alternative: spending one's free time exploring new career options without quitting your day job (a slash job). I've read of people who have been successful doing both and am interested in hearing about your experiences taking the leap or, or rather taking a few cautious steps out of your comfort zone. How has either choice worked for you? How has it not?

102 weeks ago from Career Changers, Career Rocketeer, Ask A Coach, Ask Penelope Trunk! and Slash Jobs 3 more

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Caroline Ceniza-Levine: @Kenji, I'm a good juggler b/c I prefer to juggle first before just leaping altogether. Ultimately there are times you have to pare down and ...More@Kenji, I'm a good juggler b/c I prefer to juggle first before just leaping altogether. Ultimately there are times you have to pare down and focus but when I begin something new I try not to change everything else too drastically, thereby keeping some structure for my risk-averse self!
99 weeks ago

Robin Mills: I took a leap by leaving a job within an industry (and a company) that is very stable and starting over with my current employer. While this job ...MoreI took a leap by leaving a job within an industry (and a company) that is very stable and starting over with my current employer. While this job has allowed me to pursue things that I otherwise wouldn't have been able to, I also miss the ability of having a side project. I am trying to figure out a way to introduce that back into my life again without neglecting my job now and/or ignoring the goals I have set for myself.
99 weeks ago

paulmacp When you are no longer feeling challenged in a job, how long do you work through the tedium before you conclude… Using the terms Seth Godin pioneered in his book "The Dip"... This is no “Dip” and recognize where you are is either a “Cul-De-Sac” or a “Cliff”… and change jobs?

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Maura V. Pingor: Easier sad than done, but I have never allowed a job to become boring/unchallenging, as I go after the next thing I would like to do (and I am not ...MoreEasier sad than done, but I have never allowed a job to become boring/unchallenging, as I go after the next thing I would like to do (and I am not talking a new position or a promotion, I mean a new project, a new taks, rand each out to others in my team and see if I can be of any service).
103 weeks ago

Tony Deblauwe: I think if your performance "dips" along with your attitude and motivation its time to leave. The last thing you want to do is become a poor ...MoreI think if your performance "dips" along with your attitude and motivation its time to leave. The last thing you want to do is become a poor performer and have that be the last memory people have at your current employer.
101 weeks ago

Ryan Healy When I used to work at IBM, I mostly blogged and read books for my professional development, and now that I'm at a start-up, it seems like I'm constantly learning. What types of activities do you engage in to keep learning at your job? And which are the most useful to success in your industry? Books? Magazines? Conferences? Classes? Young professional events? Webinars? Looking forward to hearing all that you do to continue your education once you're in the workplace.

106 weeks ago from Professional Development, Entrepreneurs and Upstarts!1 more

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Angelo Recaman: @Ryan what a great post! I always thinking about that, for sure book is an amazing thing that usually you read a study based on years of research ...More@Ryan what a great post! I always thinking about that, for sure book is an amazing thing that usually you read a study based on years of research coming from the author but anyway, I still thinking that the best way to learn is through interaction(people and experience)

@Dan Such as Dan told but sometimes it's not worthwhile you do an action without a little bit of research and achieve a mistake that you couldn't do if you did the research!

Honestly I don't think anything on the internet today get enough to interact people with experience to a video conference to debate civilized how to achieve better improvements for the common sense talking generally.

Looking forward to hear new comments!
103 weeks ago

Angelo Recaman: @Dan I don't think I express myself good, however the point is I believe on learn by doing is a good way but it isn't enough. My view is that the ...More@Dan I don't think I express myself good, however the point is I believe on learn by doing is a good way but it isn't enough. My view is that the doing, the research, the contacts, etc, I mean that the mix of experience and knowledge coming from a diversity of sources makes you be an exceptional and potential LIFE LEARNERS from the others
103 weeks ago

Brice I hate to pry, but how is living on the farm? Do you feel like you are writing better now?

107 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Sadya Siddiqui: hmm ok if YOU insist
107 weeks ago

Penelope Trunk: I am not quite living on the farm yet. We are remodeling the house. I think I'll move there toward the end of May. I do spend a lot more time ...MoreI am not quite living on the farm yet. We are remodeling the house. I think I'll move there toward the end of May. I do spend a lot more time there, though. Mostly because I don't go into the office very much any more and I don't travel a lot any more. That part of my life is way better. So I end up having lots of lunches on the farm with the farmer, on the grass, since there's no kitchen. That's fun.
106 weeks ago

Penelope Trunk So, I've been thinking after the webinar with Seth Godin today. I've been thinking about how he told everyone they have to be in a dip. They have to be trying to do something hard. And I have this cynical hunch that most people are not doing this. They have ideas about doing it but they're not doing it. Do you guys think I'm cynical or on target?

108 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Robert S. Nance: You are probably right. I think Americans often look for the easy way. But doing hard things builds character. In fact, a couple of teens, Alex ...MoreYou are probably right. I think Americans often look for the easy way. But doing hard things builds character. In fact, a couple of teens, Alex and Brett Harris, started a blog called the Rebelution a few years ago to challenge their generation to "do hard things" as an antedote to the low expectations being placed on teens today. They are making a difference and there are more teens that believe in themselves and are "doing hard things." Check it out at http://www.therebelution.com/blog/.
107 weeks ago

Brice: My great-grandfather was an immigrant coal miner, I think he would find this "dip" notion funny.

So really, what do you want to do?, after you ...MoreMy great-grandfather was an immigrant coal miner, I think he would find this "dip" notion funny.

So really, what do you want to do?, after you have your comforts and necessities taken care of? The sky is the limit...

I think people have gotten good at enjoying the status quo, and are scared of long term hard work to achieve something. Just look at 4 year degree graduation trends in the past X number of years...
107 weeks ago

Ryan Healy John Mayer says Twitter is overrated, Tumblr is the future of Social Networking because it's about intelligent conversation http://bit.ly/diKKRx. he makes a great point. Anyone else notice that Twitter is getting very crowded? Too much noise, too little substance.

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Lindsay Browning: So many new platforms coming our way! My blog, twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook work for me. I think you need to work with what works for you and ...MoreSo many new platforms coming our way! My blog, twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook work for me. I think you need to work with what works for you and build on it. We can become swamped with all the latest and greatest in social media.
101 weeks ago

Rebecca Thorman: I'm not on Tumblr - the crowd seems to be more vacuous hipsters... just kidding ;). I think Tumblr is starting to go mainstream since so many ...MoreI'm not on Tumblr - the crowd seems to be more vacuous hipsters... just kidding ;). I think Tumblr is starting to go mainstream since so many people keep asking about it... Should be interesting to see their climb.
101 weeks ago

Penelope Trunk I wonder about this power couple topic: here's something to think about: What couple is not aiming to help each other get what each person wants? What couple is not made of two people who are ambitious about meeting their goals, whatever they are? And when, in the history of business, has there ever been a marriage with kids that survived two extremely successful careers? I think never. I think someone always steps aside to take care of family. Or there's a divorce.

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Kelly Whalen: I don't know that I would define my spouse and I as extremely successful, but I know other people would. We work as a team. There are times one of ...MoreI don't know that I would define my spouse and I as extremely successful, but I know other people would. We work as a team. There are times one of gets frustrated by the dedication of the other to their goals, but we are great about "checking" each other and keeping it from being a brewing problem.

Part of the way we have been able to do that is by me putting our kids first, him focusing on his career as necessary, but also at many times putting our kids first. When I started to want to do more work, he has been supportive. We're still finding a balance, and frankly I'm hoping to earn more so I can pay to outsource more of my household duties, but it works for us.

I think we learned very early in our relationship through trial by fire. I have no doubt that no matter what we do career-wise, our relationship and family are always first. This actually makes us more successful since we have good boundaries and only invest time and effort when and where it will help us reach our goals.
106 weeks ago

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106 weeks ago

Marie McKinney-Oates Speaking of Power Couples, here's a great interview with Michelle Obama in Good Housekeeping http://bit.ly/b1p31I

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Rebecca Thorman: Paul - I don't agree at all! I think there are so many power dynamics, and if you look at it from the angle you are, then I would argue that she ...MorePaul - I don't agree at all! I think there are so many power dynamics, and if you look at it from the angle you are, then I would argue that she is just the behind-the-scenes power - equally as dominant, but not the public face. This is actually really common in politics. The most powerful people aren't always the most common faces. There are a lot of people - and I would argue, specifically wives - that work behind the scenes to give their partner or colleagues a greater chance at success.
108 weeks ago

paulmacp: > I would argue that she is just the behind-the-scenes power

Reading what I have read from both sides of this "Power Couple"... I can't agree, ...More> I would argue that she is just the behind-the-scenes power

Reading what I have read from both sides of this "Power Couple"... I can't agree, but I guess we can agree to disagree.
108 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Brice Trying to update my "new" house as inexpensively and effectively as possible, mostly a lot of DIY. P.S. Home ownership is a lot of work.

109 weeks ago

SocialPsi Tina: LOL! Thanks for the tip! Looks like I won't need to be using it anytime soon! (:->
108 weeks ago

Brice Go back 5 years, what would your past self say if you told them about your present life? (Getting married to a farmer and moving to a farm.) Is there broadband internet access or is it all dial-up?

109 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

Alessandro Machi: Penelope has figured out the perfect blend of old and new. When she goes out in the morning in her high heels to start up the roadster, she is ...MorePenelope has figured out the perfect blend of old and new. When she goes out in the morning in her high heels to start up the roadster, she is able to get better leverage when turning the starter crank by sinking her high heels into the rich farm soil. (internet net alert, this meant as a joke).

Rumor has it those heels also come in handy when it is seed planting time.

Speaking of seed planting time, I gotta go.
109 weeks ago

Penelope Trunk: Five years ago I was writing my goals every day. I am always doing that. I'm very conscious of where I want to go -- short term and long term. I ...MoreFive years ago I was writing my goals every day. I am always doing that. I'm very conscious of where I want to go -- short term and long term. I mean, that's my job, right? To think about this stuff. So, anyway, I had as my number one goal to find more peace in my life. So this move would not surprise my old self!
109 weeks ago

Brice This is not a question, but I am so happy I have to share this. My department VP is going to read "Brazen Careerist" when I am done with it!

109 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

Brice Hey everybody. I picked up this book that has the exact same name as the URL... and the author seems vaguely familiar. :) Has anyone else read "Brazen Careerist" ?

110 weeks ago from Book Shelf

Brice: So, after I am done reading the book in a few days, my department VP is going to read it.
109 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: paulmacp I think that everyone should Blog. Everyone should share their thoughts and their insights. At the same time, be careful: everything you say can (and will) be used against you in the court of public opinion... forever (hint: that is a long time). Remember all of the content a Blogger creates (post, tweet and comment) is a reflection of their personal brand and, for most, the only reflection of who they are in everybody else's eyes. [ for my complete post: http://bit.ly/cWVMIZ ]

110 weeks ago

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Aurian Campbell: Nicely put, Paul. I've found that since everything in your life begins to frame itself as a blog post in your head once you start writing, I can ...MoreNicely put, Paul. I've found that since everything in your life begins to frame itself as a blog post in your head once you start writing, I can see why it is tough to draw that line.

I particularly liked the comment regarding what ends you will go to in your professional lives if you are willing to spill everything on your blog. You can always tell a good blogger, because they reveal just enough to keep readers interested, but the focus on their blog theme pulls them back from the edge of
saying too much.

110 weeks ago

Penelope Trunk Today I was helping someone apply for her dream job. I've been mentoring her for about three months now. I didn't find out til today that she is black. She said she took everything off her resume that might give it away - like, she was president of a black student organization, but she took off the black part when she wrote it in her resume. Her career counseling offfice told her to do that. I can understand why they told her that advice. I was surprised, though. What do you guys think?

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Allison Jones: I've been wondering about this when it comes to social networking as a tool for branding and career advancement. Does having my picture up alter ...MoreI've been wondering about this when it comes to social networking as a tool for branding and career advancement. Does having my picture up alter people's perceptions of my work or willingness to work with me? If it happens offline is it safe to say it happens online as well?
110 weeks ago

Ruth Adu-Gyamfi: This is one of many issues I face post graduation. I agree that you do want to increase your chance of getting your foot in the door. If that ...MoreThis is one of many issues I face post graduation. I agree that you do want to increase your chance of getting your foot in the door. If that means downplaying characteristics that may inadvertently hurt your chances of gaining a “dream job”, so be it. Change can happen, but it occurs from the inside and that’s hard to do if your name hurts your chance of even getting in. @Kim I think you are bringing an honest perspective to this question. Thanks for the articles. Gen Y’s view on the race issue is a grave improvement then previous generations but the world we live in is not solely Gen Y. Institutional racism still exists and at the end of the day in order to have a chance at success you must know the rules of engagement; which might be being Roger instead of Rahj. @ Sean That is the world we are striving to live in.
110 weeks ago

Brice Hey everybody, happy Friday to all! Was wondering when you last busted out the pen and paper and just started writing / brainstorming. Practicing the old fashioned writing process we learned about in middle school.

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Karolyn Chowning: I still haven't broken my yellow-pad habit from grad school. I consume them like crazy, sometimes monthly. Technology is awesome, and for ...MoreI still haven't broken my yellow-pad habit from grad school. I consume them like crazy, sometimes monthly. Technology is awesome, and for complete sentences I've always preferred typing (b.1982) but 8 years of college has made it relatively difficult to fully engage and listen to other people talking without writing out things I'm thinking at the same time. Lists, ideas, that sort of thing. "Playing on paper" also makes large meetings much less painful :-)
110 weeks ago

Matthew Everett: I pretty much constantly carry a notepad and pen. I love me some technology, but nothing beats the way paper and pen capture spontaneous thought.
110 weeks ago

Cameron Plommer Bloggers: how do you balance between writing for your own blog, and reading other blogs? To be a serious blogger should you be more extreme in the producing side and not balance the two? DO you find yourself reading too much and neglecting your own blog? Here's another thought: is blogging a zero sum game? As in, is there a fixed number of blog readers and not everyone can have a blog with even a 100 subscribers or a consistent audience.

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Jennifer Koren: From someone who is just getting started on my first blog, these are great points and a topic that I am glad that come up. I have wondered how ...MoreFrom someone who is just getting started on my first blog, these are great points and a topic that I am glad that come up. I have wondered how much reading vs. writing I should do. I have found myself absorbed in reading and commenting and in return seem to have more ideas that pop up in my head to blog about throughout the day as I am out and about. The more I read the more things in life seem to stand out to me as things that I feel I want to write about and share and get other peoples feedback on.
109 weeks ago

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Carmille In my final semester and am ripping my hair out in class. Does anyone else feel anxious just sitting in lectures? Or being one of few to participate in seminars? It can be frustrating at times, and sometimes I feel like I can be spending that time out of class making better use of my time, and engaging in something that benefits the community AND me.

111 weeks ago from Brazen Undergrads

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Mehul Kar: I'm right there with you. I heart my textbooks (most days).
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Brice: Enjoy the last semester. I had the most fun in mine. Life does change after college. Responsibility creeps in and before you know it, it feels ...MoreEnjoy the last semester. I had the most fun in mine. Life does change after college. Responsibility creeps in and before you know it, it feels like a mythical time caught in the ether.
110 weeks ago

Brice Frustrated that B&M stores all carry the same products. I am looking for a Logitech mouse, so far I have only found it on-line. http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/for_business/products/mice_presentatio... Even stores like Micro Center, with lots of products, still have the same basic item (optical mouse), just different colors and prices. They have laser ones, but not the shape I am looking for...

111 weeks ago

Brice Props to the Brazen Careerist company. I was skeptical of all of this when I read about it on Penelope's blog, and waited until I saw the e-mail for the PayScale webinar to create a profile. I missed the webinar due to work. This network commenting thing is wonderful. Brazen Careerist is like Facebook for the professional crowd.

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Brice: Is there a way to expand all comments so as not to have to go through and click "more" on the more lengthy ones?
110 weeks ago

Ryan Healy: Yes there will be very very shortly. The dev team is working on it as we speak!
110 weeks ago

Brice Why do people ask you questions thinking you will give them a magical life changing answer?

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Brice: @Penelope I guess that is what surprised me after scrolling through the network, I was hoping to see some good questions / answers that you had ...More@Penelope I guess that is what surprised me after scrolling through the network, I was hoping to see some good questions / answers that you had not addressed on your blog.
111 weeks ago

Delta Waters: Brice...wow. Penelope...thank you. Your time is valuable and I really appreciate you offering to be a mentor here on BC. You are a great combo ...MoreBrice...wow. Penelope...thank you. Your time is valuable and I really appreciate you offering to be a mentor here on BC. You are a great combo of head and heart.
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