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Meghan Flynn RT @bbenishek: @JenGresham continues to knock 'em out of the park! 5 Warning Signs You're Too Ambitious http://bit.ly/9emaQl @BrazenCareerist #brazen

77 weeks ago from

Meghan Flynn http://bit.ly/WBbvJ my post featured on #brazen?! Thanks @BrazenCareerist and @PaughGinney for the tip about TeuxDeux (http://teuxdeux.com)!

81 weeks ago from

cory huff I'm with Steven. Not a fan of this list. There are a lot of small companies out there that are really amazing to work for - this list seems to be playing to the lowest common denominator. Most of us want something pretty different from an employer besides high pay and a green initiative, chief among them for me being work/life balance and career growth opportunities - I'll never work at a company where I have to stay in the same position for years and years.

112 weeks ago from Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies

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cory huff: Colleen, that's a brilliant idea. Encouraging Brazen to work a little harder and create local lists of Gen Y companies is a great idea. You could ...MoreColleen, that's a brilliant idea. Encouraging Brazen to work a little harder and create local lists of Gen Y companies is a great idea. You could also break it down by industry or ethos (best non-profits, best social media companies, etc). Brazen has a great resource for building these lists - the members!

Penelope, it is indeed great news for people who live and work in major markets - most of these companies don't have major operations in Portland, OR - and I don't want to move.
112 weeks ago

Meghan Flynn: Penelope - for me, the fact that large companies hire the most in Dec and Jan puts this whole list into a new perspective: I'm looking for a job ...MorePenelope - for me, the fact that large companies hire the most in Dec and Jan puts this whole list into a new perspective: I'm looking for a job and knowing which large companies, at least under the somewhat limited criteria, are good for Gen Y, is a huge help. Maybe that should have been part of the presentation?
112 weeks ago

Lauren Johnson For those of who you do not think the Green Score is an appropriate part of the criteria, what would you replace it with? Would you prefer a list that reflected corporate citizenship instead?

112 weeks ago from Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies

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Meghan Flynn: But its difficult to quantify corporate citizenship. How do you compares programs helping underprivileged kids with those that supply emergency ...MoreBut its difficult to quantify corporate citizenship. How do you compares programs helping underprivileged kids with those that supply emergency relief? The Green Score, on the other hand, is a straight up score that is easily comparable. However, I agree it's not very useful on its own: like Penelope said in her blog, it's an indication the company "understand the value of being a good corporate citizen", but doesn't every national company have a green policy these days anyway?
112 weeks ago

Andrew Staltari: I remember not to long ago when the green score started to become the in thing. To quote a professor I had "the green score is nice, but it does ...MoreI remember not to long ago when the green score started to become the in thing. To quote a professor I had "the green score is nice, but it does not get rid of the dirty laundry." The point, look at a corporation's recent dirty laundry. You will get a good idea of where the corporation has been, and what direction the company is be headed.
111 weeks ago

Ryan Shell Hi everyone. I'm Ryan Shell from Greensboro, NC. I've just started getting connected on here and wanted to say hey.

116 weeks ago from PR & New Media

Meghan Flynn: Welcome to Brazen :)
116 weeks ago

Tyler Durbin What are the major issues facing Gen Y today? -Health Care Reform? -Sustainability? -Investing?

116 weeks ago from I am Gen Y

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Chris Ostini: Investing has the brightest future at the moment. Look people yes we are in the depths of the depths and these topics come up every time there is ...MoreInvesting has the brightest future at the moment. Look people yes we are in the depths of the depths and these topics come up every time there is a bit of weather (wintertime). If problems in the world get you excited to change your way of life?

Maybe you should start looking at the bright side like at least there is much expansion to be made in the next 5 years. Silicon Valley is going to keep CA alive and the summer is right around the corner.

108 weeks ago

Chris Ostini: No... Do something about your life now don’t wait for summer or some mystical awaking in a tech commuinty.
The next 5 are going to affect the ...MoreNo... Do something about your life now don’t wait for summer or some mystical awaking in a tech commuinty.
The next 5 are going to affect the next 15 years. Want to know what is more important than health reform. Mind reforming http://bit.ly/4H84ox

108 weeks ago

JR Moreau I REALLY wish there was a Mint.com app for my MyTouch 3G phone. I should have gotten an iPhone!

118 weeks ago from Personal Finance

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Meghan Flynn: i've been thinking about that too, but i'm pretty addicted to having the internet on the go and want to find more ways, not less, reason to use ...Morei've been thinking about that too, but i'm pretty addicted to having the internet on the go and want to find more ways, not less, reason to use it; can you get that with a prepaid phone?
118 weeks ago

Meghan Flynn: also it sounds like i should really get into mint.com!
118 weeks ago

Erin Murtagh Curious-how many of you have multiple sources of income?

120 weeks ago from Personal Finance

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Stephanie Collins: Sacha: in most states, you should be able to work as a sole proprietor with no registration at all. Look for information specific to where you ...MoreSacha: in most states, you should be able to work as a sole proprietor with no registration at all. Look for information specific to where you like, though. And if you get more than $600/year from one client, you may need to have them file a W9 for you and issue you a 1099-MISC at tax time. (Phew, sorry about all the tax forms in this comment!)
118 weeks ago

David: In todays world. I think multiple income sources is a good idea, especially if one or more is passive income vs. active. I have two active income ...MoreIn todays world. I think multiple income sources is a good idea, especially if one or more is passive income vs. active. I have two active income sources ( full time job, freelance project work) and one passive source (online marketing company).
118 weeks ago

Rebekah Wortman 10-10-80: Give 10%, Save 10% and live on 80%. It works! I have been living on cash for 3 years and will totally debt free in less than two!

121 weeks ago from Personal Finance

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Sacha Chua: Saving 50, living on 50. It's amazing how wonderful a simple life can be. =)
119 weeks ago

Rebekah Wortman: That's what I am working toward! As soon as all of the debt is gone, I am moving towards aggressive retirement saving.
119 weeks ago

Meghan Flynn Debt: for a few years, my main goal has been zero, but now im thinking grad school now, pay it off later? what are your strategies?

121 weeks ago from Personal Finance

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Meghan Flynn: good rule! i like getrichslowly.org's advice: pay off loans in order of size. is debt less important when in your 20s and still exploring?
121 weeks ago

Stephanie Collins: I'm not anti-debt, but I think the opposite is true: it's important to minimize debt if possible in your 20s to prevent problems later.
121 weeks ago

Meghan Flynn hehe: http://www.conversationmarketing.com/2009/07/10-questions-for-social-med...

133 weeks ago from PR & New Media

Meghan Flynn the trade deadline approaches! anyone expect a big shake up? i heard Buchholz might be up for grabs - I hope not!

133 weeks ago from Baseball

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Meghan Flynn: July trading is one of the most exciting things about baseball. opening day is nice, but in a thank-god-for-summer way. now its like AHHH!!!
133 weeks ago

Josh Thomas: The main deals are going to end up involving salary. If a team can pay for a player, better potential for a big deal.
133 weeks ago

Lisa Eldred @Meghan Most jobs only require a bachelors degree--start by freelancing to build experience.

135 weeks ago from PR & New Media

Meghan Flynn: i figured experience mattered more than a piece of paper! thanks for the advice!
133 weeks ago

Meghan Flynn my mom said apply to get a masters in new media and marketing. i'm cruising around online learning about it instead. better? worse?

135 weeks ago from PR & New Media

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Dena J. Botbyl: Way better. Just starting with Twitter alone - you will be amazed what you find. Way better than a classroom!
133 weeks ago

Vicki Rhodes: I think it depends on your ultimate goal. Do you just want to know how to do it? Do you want a corporate job? Be a contractor? ...
127 weeks ago

Dan Healy Alright, so who are your teams??

136 weeks ago from Baseball

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Josh Thomas: Texas Rangers fan here. I just happy to celebrate the fact that we finally aren't awful and switch the discussion to our awesome farm system
136 weeks ago