Katelyn Daley
Poughkeepsie, NY
Training and Organizational Development Specialist, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
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Rebecca Thorman
Are you a financial burden on your parents? WSJ recently argued that because more young adults have a "failure to launch" that parenthood is too pricey (http://bit.ly/9mlHdk) - they ask, would your decision about whether to have children, or how many to have, be different if you knew you would have to support them financially well into their twenties? Personally, I always grew up desiring to support my mother as I got older, not for her to continually support me. To each his own though :)
107 weeks ago from I am Gen Y, Working Moms, Personal Finance and GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals2 more
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Ty Unglebower:
Well said, Paula. I never had a whole lot of respect for people who told their kids constantly, (starting at about their 13th birthday)..
"Once ...MoreWell said, Paula. I never had a whole lot of respect for people who told their kids constantly, (starting at about their 13th birthday)..
"Once you're 18, you're out of here. Don't expect a dime from me."
97 weeks ago
"Once ...MoreWell said, Paula. I never had a whole lot of respect for people who told their kids constantly, (starting at about their 13th birthday)..
"Once you're 18, you're out of here. Don't expect a dime from me."
97 weeks ago
Kenji Crosland:
After supporting myself for five years, I dislike being a financial burden on my parents, but I'm grateful that they allow me to stay at home and ...MoreAfter supporting myself for five years, I dislike being a financial burden on my parents, but I'm grateful that they allow me to stay at home and eat their food while I work to get my business off the ground. I suppose that one must learn to set aside one's pride and take whatever help one can get. I don't think anyone ever really "made it" without relying on help from others.
96 weeks ago
96 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
Just read that bragging about yourself is actually a good thing (http://bit.ly/d3b3jq). Which kind of shuts down all those people who say self-promotion is bad. The study says it's better to brag about yourself instead of someone else, especially for first impressions. Considering, I think we could all be a little more self-confident, I'm all in. What are your thoughts?
108 weeks ago from Personal Branding and Personal Development
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Sean Masters:
I don't feel that self-promotion is bad by default. Rather I feel that individuals need to do their due diligence whether we're talking about a ...MoreI don't feel that self-promotion is bad by default. Rather I feel that individuals need to do their due diligence whether we're talking about a potential hire, an investment, a job opportunity, etc. It's up to us as individuals and through the web, communities, to sort those who are simply self-promoting from those who are running a con.
107 weeks ago
107 weeks ago
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer:
The concept of self-promotion exists only in the West, and mostly, in the US. It was hard for me to adjust professionally to the US when I moved ...MoreThe concept of self-promotion exists only in the West, and mostly, in the US. It was hard for me to adjust professionally to the US when I moved here after having spent more than 5 years of my career in India. Simply because here, self-praising is something that's a given. It took a huge behavioral shift fopr me personally to start talking about myself, my accomplishments and my worth, without sounding pompous or self-obsessed. I've written about this partly here: http://bit.ly/6mQBRy
I'm personally not against this practice. While having someone endorse me is always a plus, the fact is that you know yourself best. As long as you're honest and fair with yourself, self-promotion, inside or outside a company, is the best way to position yourself.
107 weeks ago
I'm personally not against this practice. While having someone endorse me is always a plus, the fact is that you know yourself best. As long as you're honest and fair with yourself, self-promotion, inside or outside a company, is the best way to position yourself.
107 weeks ago
Stanley Lee
From my understanding, recruitment of new employees/teammates are based on the mix of competency and likability. This article from HBS (http://bit.ly/fqIDt) was brought up on BC a while ago. People tend to want to be with a more likable co-worker (albeit less competent) than with a star performer who acts like a jerk. Do you see anything fishy about this typical choice from common sense? It would be great to hear from you as I would like to use some opinions for my blog entry about it. Thanks.
113 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!, Human Resources and Inspiring Leadership1 more
Heather Conroy and Lori Fagerholm recommended this
Lisa Starks:
I think that you want to find a good balance between the two. You need someone competent enough to perform the job adequately, but the ability to ...MoreI think that you want to find a good balance between the two. You need someone competent enough to perform the job adequately, but the ability to work with others (if the job requires working with other people) is also important. Having a 'jerk' in the group can make an uncomfortable work environment for all.
111 weeks ago
111 weeks ago
Stanley Lee:
From summarizing your replies, in the recruitment process, the competent jerk seems to be the first type of people to be avoided from the two ...MoreFrom summarizing your replies, in the recruitment process, the competent jerk seems to be the first type of people to be avoided from the two types brought up in the original question. I have gathered strategies from you to avoid this scenario. The second type of person to avoid would be the lovable fool. Personally I don't want either of these types of people to slip through the cracks in the recruitment process, as they are both on a different extent destructive to a team, hence I'm asking this question. What are the suggested steps to avoid recruiting a lovable fool onto a team? By also taking a look at the achievement history on the resume despite showing a scene of being likeable in an interview? Thanks in advance for suggestions.
110 weeks ago
110 weeks ago
Tony Deblauwe
What is the average merit increase at your company? Please indicate your sector (technology, government, etc.). So far I'm getting around 3% but want to see if this is valid.
Katelyn Daley:
My company, in the Fiancial Services sector, went with a 2% increase for an "Exceeds" evaluation. Last year it was a 4% increase.
114 weeks ago
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