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TOP IDEA:
Timothy Johnson III
Every day should be an excellent opportunity to seek out a new experience, meet a new person, find out something new that you can share with others. What have you learned today that you didn't know yesterday?
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Timothy Johnson III:
Hi Dominique. Thanks for reading my posts! I'd definitely love to know which Swatties you know in Philadelphia . . . perhaps we know mutual people?!
77 weeks ago
77 weeks ago
JRandom42:
Reminds me of what I was told by an Alzheimer's caregiver:
"Have Alzheimer's? Meet new people every day! Do new things every day! Experience new ...MoreReminds me of what I was told by an Alzheimer's caregiver:
"Have Alzheimer's? Meet new people every day! Do new things every day! Experience new things every day! Go new places every day! Have new adventures every day!"
Not politically correct, but given the grim daily life of a caregiver, a little humor is needed.
1 week ago
"Have Alzheimer's? Meet new people every day! Do new things every day! Experience new ...MoreReminds me of what I was told by an Alzheimer's caregiver:
"Have Alzheimer's? Meet new people every day! Do new things every day! Experience new things every day! Go new places every day! Have new adventures every day!"
Not politically correct, but given the grim daily life of a caregiver, a little humor is needed.
1 week ago
Ryan Paugh
Even though I'm currently living in Madison, WI I'd really love to move back to the East Coast soon to be near more friends and family. I've sold my girlfriend on the idea of coming with me. Her first pick is somewhere in North Carolina. My first pick is somewhere in/around Boston, MA.
She thinks Boston is too cold + doesn't have enough of an artsy scene. I guess I'm not really sure. I figured I'd leave it up to the experts. Any thoughts guys?
83 weeks ago from Relocation, Boston, Beantown Bloggers and North Carolina Bloggers2 more
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Rick Wahlberg:
Despite the unemployment rate consider Providence, RI. You can still work in the Boston market.
We have a fine cluster of regional theater with ...MoreDespite the unemployment rate consider Providence, RI. You can still work in the Boston market.
We have a fine cluster of regional theater with a national reputation. And a fine local music scene.
And a cluster of excellent colleges, Brown University, Rhode Island School Of Design, Johnson & Wales...
North Carolina is nice too, different. Cost of living is less but so are salaries.
Good luck. I lived in WI for two years before returning to RI, don't regret it.
81 weeks ago
We have a fine cluster of regional theater with ...MoreDespite the unemployment rate consider Providence, RI. You can still work in the Boston market.
We have a fine cluster of regional theater with a national reputation. And a fine local music scene.
And a cluster of excellent colleges, Brown University, Rhode Island School Of Design, Johnson & Wales...
North Carolina is nice too, different. Cost of living is less but so are salaries.
Good luck. I lived in WI for two years before returning to RI, don't regret it.
81 weeks ago
Harriet May:
Yay to North Carolina! I love Charlotte. Uptown is fabulous, and getting better. We have NoDa which is our art district, and lots of nightlife ...MoreYay to North Carolina! I love Charlotte. Uptown is fabulous, and getting better. We have NoDa which is our art district, and lots of nightlife and restaurants and local events. It still feels like a small town though.
I'm working in Wilmington right now, which is a big difference... great for people watching but I haven't made my mind up about it yet!
76 weeks ago
I'm working in Wilmington right now, which is a big difference... great for people watching but I haven't made my mind up about it yet!
76 weeks ago
Chris Paugh
joined the group Youth Entrepreneurship
5 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
I spent part of my Thanksgiving holiday hanging out with friends in Brooklyn. I'm considering it as a solid "maybe" as the next place I'm going to live. Do any of you guys live in Brooklyn? Which neighborhood? What do you like/dislike about it?
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Tan Nguyen:
Hi Ryan, I have a place in Park Slope, Brooklyn and have lived there for ten years...now I'm mostly in Philly and DC for a stint and miss it! Love ...MoreHi Ryan, I have a place in Park Slope, Brooklyn and have lived there for ten years...now I'm mostly in Philly and DC for a stint and miss it! Love Ft Greene--great restaurants, BAM, subway access at Atlantic. I'm just across the intersection there in N. Slope--and it's great and convenient as well. I don't like Williamsburg but that's maybe because I like a real neighborhood feel with architecture and coziness--not industrial. I go there to party but wouldn't live there. I only lived once in Manhattan and that's because they literally paid me to (for work--free apt) but otherwise, I never would have moved there because BK is the place to be!
54 weeks ago
54 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
JenG
When you're not happy in your job, sometimes it's hard to know if you need a different job, a new career, or just a long vacation. In a guest post for Zen Habits, I discuss the three scenarios when I think only a new career will do. http://zenhabits.net/3-clear-reasons-to-change-careers/
23 weeks ago from Creating a Life You Love and Career Changers
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Dan Becco:
You mentioned a Chris Bilbo (sp?) how do i find out more about making money ideas?
thanks.
dan
20 weeks ago
20 weeks ago
Borislava Slavova:
Dan, it's Chris Guillebeau, and you can read this article and the comments - MoreDan, it's Chris Guillebeau, and you can read this article and the comments - http://bit.ly/mVHy0A
20 weeks ago
20 weeks ago
Tracy Brisson
I'm launching a free e-course that will feature 22 short career management and job search lessons emailed to people every 1-2 days. Each lesson takes 30 minutes of reflection. After writing all the lessons- and coming up with a song inspiration for each- I'm having writer's block for a title. I'd love to play off the summer aspect of the timing. If anyone can come up with a title, I'll barter a free hour of Skype-based life or career coaching, as well as credit you in the eCourse. Thanks!
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Tracy Brisson:
Dear Sadya- totally thought I had emailed this- yes! You can enroll at MoreDear Sadya- totally thought I had emailed this- yes! You can enroll at http://ow.ly/6hbes
23 weeks ago
23 weeks ago
Amy Ng
Anyone a fan of SXSW? If so, please take a look at our proposed panel and lend us your vote for "I Found my Job on Twitter" (tinyurl.com/3mkqhar). If we make the cut, I'll be presenting with Margo Rose (Founder of Hire Friday, #HFChat co-Moderator), Cyndy Trivella (NAS Recruiting, #HFChat co-Moderator), and Adam Eisenstein (McGraw-Hill).
23 weeks ago from Citi
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TOP IDEA:
Jamie Nacht Farrell
I strongly believe it is clear that what society is missing are STRONG MENTORS in the more experienced generation; as well as companies not realizing how important mentorship is and making it a priority. What are your thoughts here? I contend that using mentoring programs will bridge our generation gaps. What do you think? Interesting convo already going on in blog; would love for the BC folks to jump in - http://bit.ly/cJEeU9
87 weeks ago from GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, I am Gen Y, Consultants R US and Entrepreneurs2 more
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William Bryan:
Mentoring and coaching are vital keys to success. For my professional business fraternity I am mentoring 3 individuals. We call this having a big ...MoreMentoring and coaching are vital keys to success. For my professional business fraternity I am mentoring 3 individuals. We call this having a big little relationship. I am the big and they are the littles. I have seen growth in myself and them. Plus I have a mentor and just coming to him with questions has helped me out soooo much. Asking about my future and how to weigh decisions.
81 weeks ago
81 weeks ago
Jerry Clifford, Word Guru:
Mentors 4 Writers, emotional triggers for impact:
From Jane Friedman (MoreMentors 4 Writers, emotional triggers for impact:
From Jane Friedman (http://janefriedman.com/) on David Corbett, speaker:
...find mentors in other writers… If a work spoke to you in a personal way… (study the emotional triggers) Figure it out… Every miserable thing that happens...is great… write about it...enriches your material. 9/10 of courage is persistence… Don't be afraid of mistakes (in life and in writing)… certain themes that affect you deeply…Write about that...It's important. Full text on my blog site: http://wp.me/pXvyI-2g
81 weeks ago
From Jane Friedman (MoreMentors 4 Writers, emotional triggers for impact:
From Jane Friedman (http://janefriedman.com/) on David Corbett, speaker:
...find mentors in other writers… If a work spoke to you in a personal way… (study the emotional triggers) Figure it out… Every miserable thing that happens...is great… write about it...enriches your material. 9/10 of courage is persistence… Don't be afraid of mistakes (in life and in writing)… certain themes that affect you deeply…Write about that...It's important. Full text on my blog site: http://wp.me/pXvyI-2g
81 weeks ago
Owen Nwanze
Should i disclose my desired salary range if asked? I was contacted by a recruiter who said that I seem perfect for a position at her company. She said she would like to meet with me & asked what salary range I'm looking for. I would like to at least interview with this company, so I am scared that if I tell her a salary range that is higher than what they pay, I might not get an interview. And if I say a low salary range, I might eventually be offered a salary that is lower than what they pay.
79 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Ask A Coach, Entry-Level Young Professionals, Job Resources and Career Coaching and Ask Penelope Trunk!3 more
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Elizabeth Marling:
Since this is a recruiter, I'd be straight with her. Tell her your true desired salary, and say you are OK with going lower for the specific ...MoreSince this is a recruiter, I'd be straight with her. Tell her your true desired salary, and say you are OK with going lower for the specific position and tell her why. If she doesn't understand that she's a moron. Sorry if that's harsh, but you should be able to be upfront with a recruiter and have all info be to your benefit. She's attempting to place you in a position, so it is to your and her benefit to know as much info as possible. If she has a negative response, just don't work with her.
76 weeks ago
76 weeks ago
Tracy Tillapaugh:
As a recruiter I have to agree with Elizabeth. While some recruiters give us a bad name, we are mainly honest with you when it comes to salary. I ...MoreAs a recruiter I have to agree with Elizabeth. While some recruiters give us a bad name, we are mainly honest with you when it comes to salary. I speak for many recruiters when I say: we need to know your salary history and we need to know the range you would be open to. Knowing your most recent salary is helpful and what you're seeking is important. If you're making $40k but want $60k then you need to tell us why you feel you deserve that increase. Most new positions are offered at about a 5-10% increase in salary.
We also realistically know that if you're making $60k then you don't want to be considered for a position only paying $40k. We've worked with many different candidates.
If you don't trust the recruiter with your salary information then end the call immediately, otherwise, being open and honest with recruiters helps us to help our clients and YOU even better.
75 weeks ago
We also realistically know that if you're making $60k then you don't want to be considered for a position only paying $40k. We've worked with many different candidates.
If you don't trust the recruiter with your salary information then end the call immediately, otherwise, being open and honest with recruiters helps us to help our clients and YOU even better.
75 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
Hey all you Washington D.C. people!!! I want to start creating some Twitter Lists by city to help Brazen members connect w/ each other locally. I'm starting w/ Washington D.C. because I know that you all are an engaged bunch. So leave your Twitter ID as a reply below and we will make sure to add you to the Official Brazen D.C. Twitter List.
Katrina Stanfield, Paul Blackwell, Tiffany, Doug Mitchell and Chris Paugh and 2 others recommended this
Ryan Paugh
We're getting close to another career/life coaching Network Roulette again (http://bit.ly/hCd84b ). I'm looking for a handful of coaches who can attend next Wednesday's event. In return, I'm providing a great promotional opportunity for you. Email if you're interested: ryanpaugh@brazencareerist.com
52 weeks ago from Ask A Coach
Ryan Healy, Tracy Brisson, Josh Ploch, Chris Paugh, D. "Diane" of ABC, Megan Atkinson and Berrak S. and 4 others recommended this
Ryan Paugh:
Hi Christopher, you're not too late. The coaching event is actually going on next Wednesday and we'd love to have you on board. Looks like you ...MoreHi Christopher, you're not too late. The coaching event is actually going on next Wednesday and we'd love to have you on board. Looks like you already sent me an email. I'll reply right now.
52 weeks ago
52 weeks ago
Shannon Short:
Ryan, Just sent you an email. Hopefully, there's still some space to add coaches! Thanks for this great opportunity!
52 weeks ago
52 weeks ago
Chris Paugh
joined the group Education
54 weeks ago
Chris Paugh
joined the group Helicopter Parents
54 weeks ago
Chris Paugh
joined the group Ask A Coach
56 weeks ago
Chris Paugh
Some companies are now embracing shuteye strategy! I just heard this morning that Ben & Jerry's employees have nap rooms. It is believed that an AM nap improves mental and creative abilities and PM nap rejuvenates you physically. When I work from home, I can see how I could plan some nap time. However, do you think that it really leads to more productivity in the work place and would it work for you and your company? Pros/Cons?
72 weeks ago from Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies and The Modern Strategist
Chris Paugh:
I am most productive in the early AM hours too. But as the day goes on, I have peaks and valleys. Does anyone know of any other companies ...MoreI am most productive in the early AM hours too. But as the day goes on, I have peaks and valleys. Does anyone know of any other companies embracing a napping strategy or close to it?
59 weeks ago
59 weeks ago
Butch Phelps:
The reason many people have crashes, or need naps, is due to their diet. It is not sexy, but eating the right foods for you can literally change ...MoreThe reason many people have crashes, or need naps, is due to their diet. It is not sexy, but eating the right foods for you can literally change your attention span and emotional state.
56 weeks ago
56 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
I got engaged over the holidays after spending a lot of time waiting for the right moment. Afterward, I realized is that timing isn't everything. I should have proposed a long time ago, but I kept telling myself it had to be perfect. Perfection isn't just about timing. It's also about acting on opportunities to make your life happier. I think that's the same in our careers too. Spend less time waiting for the timing to be right and more time doing what you think will make you happy.
57 weeks ago from Professional Development, The Career Hot Seat! and Career Changers1 more
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Kim Luu:
Ryan, Congratulations. Best wishes to the two of you.
I think timing matters some of the time when it involves needs but otherwise, it's a ...MoreRyan, Congratulations. Best wishes to the two of you.
I think timing matters some of the time when it involves needs but otherwise, it's a self inflicted thing we do. When to pop the question matters when one side is not ready to move on. When you're both on the same page, one day does not matter out of 70 years of sharing a life.
56 weeks ago
I think timing matters some of the time when it involves needs but otherwise, it's a ...MoreRyan, Congratulations. Best wishes to the two of you.
I think timing matters some of the time when it involves needs but otherwise, it's a self inflicted thing we do. When to pop the question matters when one side is not ready to move on. When you're both on the same page, one day does not matter out of 70 years of sharing a life.
56 weeks ago
Chris Paugh
joined the group Community Karma
59 weeks ago
Ed Barrientos
Come join me and the Brazen Gang for our Network Roulette launch party on Capital Hill (DC) this coming Thursday night! http://t.co/vkxG6V7
65 weeks ago from Washington D.C. and NOVA
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Ryan Healy:
Event went great! Sorry you missed it, William. We'll definitely have more events soon.
64 weeks ago
64 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
Halloween is over and I can feel the Holidays approaching quick. I get so much anxiety around the Holidays. Mostly around gift giving and being the guy who is always running around last minute looking for presents. So I'm determined to start early this year and probably do everything online. What do you guys think is an appropriate gift for bosses and colleagues? Can you buy them booze in your office culture or do you aim for something more tame?
66 weeks ago from The Boss-Employee Relationship, Beer and Wine1 more
Philip Goetz:
Work was kind of slow the next day. We only used a skeleton crew. MoreWork was kind of slow the next day. We only used a skeleton crew. www.texasmediasystems.com
65 weeks ago
65 weeks ago
Ryan Healy
Hi everyone, hope you can make it to our Brazen DC Network Roulette Launch Party next Thursday November, 11 at Lounge 201 on Capitol Hill. Bring your laptops, as we'll be doing a worldwide network Roulette event from 7 to 8, then in-person networking, food, and drinks afterwards. See you there! http://brazendc.eventbrite.com/
66 weeks ago from Washington D.C. and NOVA
Ryan Paugh, Rebecca Thorman, Patrick Pho, Chris Paugh, John Barber and Bill and 3 others recommended this
Rebecca Thorman
I am REALLY excited today because I am officially credit card debt-free! It's all paid off and I'm pretty proud of myself. My next step was going to be to pay off my student loans (which have very low interest rates) or maybe my car (which I think has a 6% interest rate), or instead, re-build my emergency fund and then start donating to my Roth IRA again. What do you all think? Get rid of all debt or save a little first?
66 weeks ago from Personal Finance, Work/Life Blur, I am Gen Y, Credit Union Folks and Fans and Economics and Finance3 more
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Rebecca Thorman:
Wow, thanks so much everyone! This was awesome to read everyone's replies. I sat down with my spreadsheet, worked the numbers and found that I ...MoreWow, thanks so much everyone! This was awesome to read everyone's replies. I sat down with my spreadsheet, worked the numbers and found that I will be able to max out my Roth IRA, fill my emergency fund back up and pay off my car loan completely by the end of next year - so that's the goal. I'll probably do split payments between savings and car loan as many suggested, and then roll over all to savings. Thanks so much again!
66 weeks ago
66 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
I'm so tired of listening to people bitch about Generation Y. This morning I started reading yet another Gen-Y narcissism piece (http://bit.ly/b8lXO5) written by Andrew McAfee. Gag. The thing is, I agree with what he's saying. What really bugs me is that we view things like narcissism as if it's a generational phenomenon when it's clearly a bigger issue. To be fair, the author says he's sick of narcissists young and old (I am too) but the focus is on Gen Y instead of on the bigger picture.
73 weeks ago from Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, I am Gen Y, GenYChat and GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals2 more
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JRandom42:
"We are the Borg. Lower your shields and surrender your ships. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. Your ...More"We are the Borg. Lower your shields and surrender your ships. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. Your culture will adapt to service us. Resistance is futile."
67 weeks ago
67 weeks ago
Raquel Elle Bell:
I'm pretty tired of it too as if there isn't something else to talk about... You've heard the term "same shit different day" well it's the same ...MoreI'm pretty tired of it too as if there isn't something else to talk about... You've heard the term "same shit different day" well it's the same from generation to generation. People don't change.. You'll always have the older generations shaking their fists and screaming those damn kids when in retrospect when they were younger there were old bastards screaming the same thing at them. Seriously, I'm tired of all the Gen Y talk... Seems to me like a smokescreen for what the real issue is, and that's an older generation who refuses to realize that if they are going to stay relevant they are going to have to learn some new tricks.
67 weeks ago
67 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
During my first couple weeks of doing the Location-Independent thing I've found that taking mini breaks really helps keep me focused. 10-minute breaks to take out the garbage, wash some dishes or throw in a load of laundry really helps me clear my mind. Any of you guys take mini breaks to keep yourself sane while working from home?
Jamie Nacht Farrell:
Thanks! If only I was disciplined enough to always stick to it ( ; Maybe I could make that a 'goal' as well!
67 weeks ago
67 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh:
Elisa, you make a good point. When I used to work in the office I took 5+ coffee breaks and spent a good 15 bones a day at the local cafe. At ...MoreElisa, you make a good point. When I used to work in the office I took 5+ coffee breaks and spent a good 15 bones a day at the local cafe. At least I'm saving some dough!
Leslie, it's times like this that make me miss my lab (http://bit.ly/8fsTm1). Unfortunately, I had to find him a new home when my office hours become too insane. Bummer :(
67 weeks ago
Leslie, it's times like this that make me miss my lab (http://bit.ly/8fsTm1). Unfortunately, I had to find him a new home when my office hours become too insane. Bummer :(
67 weeks ago
Alicia Blain
I wanted to ask all Gen Yers who have been working for a Fortune 500 company for more than 3 years to weigh in on these questions.
1. What keeps you excited about working in corporate America?
2. What 3 things frustrate you about corporate America?
3. If you were Boss for A Day what one thing would you change asap?
Appreciate any insights on this. I work with corp. execs to stop criticizing & start leveraging the talents of Gen Yers & your answers will help bring home the point.
68 weeks ago from I am Gen Y and GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals
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Kelly Seiler:
1 - I second the large projects comment. They have good educational benifits if you can tolerate all the red tape to use them.
2 - I work for a ...More1 - I second the large projects comment. They have good educational benifits if you can tolerate all the red tape to use them.
2 - I work for a defense contractor that has tons of incentives to be inefficent built into the way they work. There is a lot of the kill the messenger mentality going on. Problems don't surface until they are major problems because no one wants to get yelled at over it. It is easier for managers not to make decisions than to make them. The same meetings (often on conference call) happen week after week... same material is rehashed and no decisions made.
3 - Boss for a day. I would overhaul the budget system. Right now when the budget gets distributed for a major project ~15% of it gets held in reserve. Then when groups run out of money they ask for it out of the reserve. I would change to system where all the money was given out up front and when groups run out of money they horse trade to get more from other departments. This would force major problems (presumably the cause of the overrun) into the team sphere instead of being isolated in one department.
Boss for a day Part 2. I'd like some time to work on pet projects at work. There is stuff I'd like to spend some time on that just isn't in the budget for our group. I have no idea how they'd fit this into the charge hours to the goverment scheme, but I'm sure what came out of it would benifit the program tremendously.
68 weeks ago
2 - I work for a ...More1 - I second the large projects comment. They have good educational benifits if you can tolerate all the red tape to use them.
2 - I work for a defense contractor that has tons of incentives to be inefficent built into the way they work. There is a lot of the kill the messenger mentality going on. Problems don't surface until they are major problems because no one wants to get yelled at over it. It is easier for managers not to make decisions than to make them. The same meetings (often on conference call) happen week after week... same material is rehashed and no decisions made.
3 - Boss for a day. I would overhaul the budget system. Right now when the budget gets distributed for a major project ~15% of it gets held in reserve. Then when groups run out of money they ask for it out of the reserve. I would change to system where all the money was given out up front and when groups run out of money they horse trade to get more from other departments. This would force major problems (presumably the cause of the overrun) into the team sphere instead of being isolated in one department.
Boss for a day Part 2. I'd like some time to work on pet projects at work. There is stuff I'd like to spend some time on that just isn't in the budget for our group. I have no idea how they'd fit this into the charge hours to the goverment scheme, but I'm sure what came out of it would benifit the program tremendously.
68 weeks ago
Pete Collins:
Alicia, I work for an engineering consultancy based in the UK which is a FTSE 250 company so I am assuming it is comparable to a Fortune 500. I'll ...MoreAlicia, I work for an engineering consultancy based in the UK which is a FTSE 250 company so I am assuming it is comparable to a Fortune 500. I'll also be a bit negative and only answer question 2 - the things that frustrate me...
Being large, it carries a significant overhead of support people. Of course you need people to administer internal functions, but I sometimes wonder if they are aware of the world that we, the consultants doing work for clients, actually inhabit. Archaic systems that we "have" to follow that add nothing to our work but come up once in a blue moon in the guise of an audit or a poorly-run "training course". I could go on but I won't!
Being large, internal communication is very difficult. There are teams in completely different departments that do almost exactly the same work my team does, but we are barely aware of each other's existence, because it is (a) very easy to get in the rut of only dealing with a few people and (b) very difficult to bust out of your niche and see what else is out there. A fellow graduate in an ergonomics team once told me that they keep missing out on internal work because other teams do not they exist, so they sub-contract out the work! The intranet is awful, in the way that only something run by a committee can be cf. the internet which is really useful and organised by no-one at all! There are some tentative moves to fix this with some internal social networking apps being trialled soon, so that you can get a feel for who else is out there and what they do.
Rant over, I feel better now!
68 weeks ago
Being large, it carries a significant overhead of support people. Of course you need people to administer internal functions, but I sometimes wonder if they are aware of the world that we, the consultants doing work for clients, actually inhabit. Archaic systems that we "have" to follow that add nothing to our work but come up once in a blue moon in the guise of an audit or a poorly-run "training course". I could go on but I won't!
Being large, internal communication is very difficult. There are teams in completely different departments that do almost exactly the same work my team does, but we are barely aware of each other's existence, because it is (a) very easy to get in the rut of only dealing with a few people and (b) very difficult to bust out of your niche and see what else is out there. A fellow graduate in an ergonomics team once told me that they keep missing out on internal work because other teams do not they exist, so they sub-contract out the work! The intranet is awful, in the way that only something run by a committee can be cf. the internet which is really useful and organised by no-one at all! There are some tentative moves to fix this with some internal social networking apps being trialled soon, so that you can get a feel for who else is out there and what they do.
Rant over, I feel better now!
68 weeks ago
Chris Paugh
Matt DeTura, a Brazen Careerist member is a two time winner so far on Jeopardy! This is really awesome! Hope he does it again tomorrow night. Anyone else in the community ever on a game show on TV or would like to be?
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