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TOP IDEA:
Stanley Lee
Death as a Wake Up Call - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/06/12/death-as-a-wake-up-call
TOP IDEA:
James Biskey
How can professional organizations (IEEE, etc.) stay relevant now that so much networking and industry knowledge can be found outside those orgs for free?
I'm an IEEE chapter chair and I see sections struggling to reach younger electrical engineers who are more web savvy and do their own networking outside of IEEE. What unique things can professional orgs bring to the table? How can they be more useful to younger, web savvy people in their fields? How do you encourage change in orgs like this?
79 weeks ago from Engineers
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Russell Friesenhahn:
@multiple - I didn't mean the research blog would necessarily be linked to IEEE. It was just kind of a random thought and maybe not quite on ...More@multiple - I didn't mean the research blog would necessarily be linked to IEEE. It was just kind of a random thought and maybe not quite on topic. I was imagining the early days of wikipedia.
I just don't think everything should be behind a paywall.
@James - re "IEEE making itself useful" IEEE sends a ton of email about conferences and their deadlines or perhaps I just happened to sign up for those notifications. I think IEEE does a decent job of providing information that I might not otherwise find. So kudos for that!
79 weeks ago
I just don't think everything should be behind a paywall.
@James - re "IEEE making itself useful" IEEE sends a ton of email about conferences and their deadlines or perhaps I just happened to sign up for those notifications. I think IEEE does a decent job of providing information that I might not otherwise find. So kudos for that!
79 weeks ago
Ian Pereira:
Networking events.
When I lived in Toronto, our chapter organized networking breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and "Engineering Eqtiquette" events ...MoreNetworking events.
When I lived in Toronto, our chapter organized networking breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and "Engineering Eqtiquette" events with guests from companies around Toronto. These went over quite well for interested students, recruiters, and the recruited alike and many participants landed summer or post-grad jobs at these firms.
Costs were usually highly subsidized by industry and supplemented by our engineering and computer science departments.
30 weeks ago
When I lived in Toronto, our chapter organized networking breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and "Engineering Eqtiquette" events ...MoreNetworking events.
When I lived in Toronto, our chapter organized networking breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and "Engineering Eqtiquette" events with guests from companies around Toronto. These went over quite well for interested students, recruiters, and the recruited alike and many participants landed summer or post-grad jobs at these firms.
Costs were usually highly subsidized by industry and supplemented by our engineering and computer science departments.
30 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Sarah Peck
Hey creative people! What's your favorite way to unwind, to relax, or to recharge on your busy days? How do you take a break from work and come back feeling refreshed? Some days I have to work quite late, and I've taken to walking outside - a LOT - in order to be able to come back to the office ready-to-go. What do you do that works?
Karolyn Chowning recommended this
Sarah Peck:
@Corbin: Yes! Sometimes after a long, hard day, even if I'm tired (like tonight), I'll still take it outside for a run because I hit the bed like ...More@Corbin: Yes! Sometimes after a long, hard day, even if I'm tired (like tonight), I'll still take it outside for a run because I hit the bed like no other. Working out is amazing for keeping balanced in a crazy busy world ...
39 weeks ago
39 weeks ago
Kate Davids:
I would love to take a shower at night, but I can't. My hair needs to be wet to do it, or I look like the Lion King in the morning. However, I ...MoreI would love to take a shower at night, but I can't. My hair needs to be wet to do it, or I look like the Lion King in the morning. However, I like to give myself a pedicure. Not really the full nail-painting thing, but just soaking my feet in hot water makes me happy.
During the day I relax through breaks where I read a chapter in a fantasy book or watch a silly TV show. The idea is to keep it short and absolutely irrelevant and stupid.
39 weeks ago
During the day I relax through breaks where I read a chapter in a fantasy book or watch a silly TV show. The idea is to keep it short and absolutely irrelevant and stupid.
39 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Rebecca Thorman
Safety doesn’t create innovation. But innovation does create new jobs and new opportunities. Innovation creates new markets and cures for illnesses and ideas that make us excited to get up in the morning. You really want to help the economy? Put yourself out there. Risk everything. Do it for you, your family, your friends. We’ll all thank you.
http://modite.com/blog/2009/01/07/why-generation-y-should-job-hop-even-i...
Stanley Lee, Lindsey Donner, Jamie Nacht Farrell, Elizabeth de Bagara, Aurian Campbell, Nelly Tonchev, Mae Buzen, Sarah Peck, Rachael Seda, Brittany Thompson and Isra Pananon and 8 others recommended this
Jennifer Liu:
I love this post. I feel like Gen Y'ers have so many options, which makes it all the more difficult to settle. We want to be open-minded about ...MoreI love this post. I feel like Gen Y'ers have so many options, which makes it all the more difficult to settle. We want to be open-minded about everything, to the point we lose focus. It makes me think that having focus is just as important as not settling. If people were to continue job hop without a goal in mind, it might be more frustrating than constructive.
75 weeks ago
75 weeks ago
Ed Mejia
Should I take the GRE right after I get out of college even though I am not attending graduate school? I would like to attend graduate school in a near future. However, I want to get real world experience before I do that.
53 weeks ago from Ask A Coach
Diane L:
Hi Edward, what field are you applying to? Your program type will determine the distribution of your recommenders. It also depends on what kind ...More
Hi Edward, what field are you applying to? Your program type will determine the distribution of your recommenders. It also depends on what kind of story you want to paint/where you need to beef up on.
For a more occupational,hands on-type major, eg. public policy/ management science, go 1/3 academic, 2/3 work, possibly 3/3 work if your target program is meant to deepen rather than shift expertise.
If its an academic-type major, go 3/3 academic, as research-based degree committees care about your mental aptitude, inquisitiveness, not just high scores, even if you are not planning to stay in academia. There is some possibility of 2/3 academic and 1/3 work here if your work is related, or you feel that it showcases you in a more outstanding light. This is important because it seems that you have more work experience than average. It may make you stand out.
If you have to ask for academic recs, Im sure your teachers stlll remember you. If not, refresh their memory! Bring up a discussion you had with them, a great paper, forward them your awesome work if you have to. And dont pick a prof whose class u just did well in, because the grade speaks well enough for itself. Choose someone whom you really had rapport with and did research or any extra-curricular project for.
Your recommender at work shld be someone of higher rank whom you worked closely with. Many people make the big mistake of picking the CEO whom they had one project/one brush with: proximity and length of time with your supervisor counts far more than title.
In all cases, remember that you have more control in shaping your application at this point than you think. Chat honestly with your profs/bosses about your decision and ask if they are willing to write a good rec for you.
Ur undergrad GPA seems fine, esp since you did physics. Many folks from my alma mater fared worse but they were successful in moving forward as physics is known to be one of the harder majors.
Dont sweat the small stuff. When we look at ourselves, all we tend to notice are the bad points. Focus instead on the things you can change and shape now, which are your rec-pickings, and your Statement. Youd be surprise how this can count for much. Think really hard abt your Statement, address issues if you need to, and when you write it, it should encapsulate both your goals and values.
Does this help? Wonder if others agree.
53 weeks ago
Hi Edward, what field are you applying to? Your program type will determine the distribution of your recommenders. It also depends on what kind ...More
Hi Edward, what field are you applying to? Your program type will determine the distribution of your recommenders. It also depends on what kind of story you want to paint/where you need to beef up on.
For a more occupational,hands on-type major, eg. public policy/ management science, go 1/3 academic, 2/3 work, possibly 3/3 work if your target program is meant to deepen rather than shift expertise.
If its an academic-type major, go 3/3 academic, as research-based degree committees care about your mental aptitude, inquisitiveness, not just high scores, even if you are not planning to stay in academia. There is some possibility of 2/3 academic and 1/3 work here if your work is related, or you feel that it showcases you in a more outstanding light. This is important because it seems that you have more work experience than average. It may make you stand out.
If you have to ask for academic recs, Im sure your teachers stlll remember you. If not, refresh their memory! Bring up a discussion you had with them, a great paper, forward them your awesome work if you have to. And dont pick a prof whose class u just did well in, because the grade speaks well enough for itself. Choose someone whom you really had rapport with and did research or any extra-curricular project for.
Your recommender at work shld be someone of higher rank whom you worked closely with. Many people make the big mistake of picking the CEO whom they had one project/one brush with: proximity and length of time with your supervisor counts far more than title.
In all cases, remember that you have more control in shaping your application at this point than you think. Chat honestly with your profs/bosses about your decision and ask if they are willing to write a good rec for you.
Ur undergrad GPA seems fine, esp since you did physics. Many folks from my alma mater fared worse but they were successful in moving forward as physics is known to be one of the harder majors.
Dont sweat the small stuff. When we look at ourselves, all we tend to notice are the bad points. Focus instead on the things you can change and shape now, which are your rec-pickings, and your Statement. Youd be surprise how this can count for much. Think really hard abt your Statement, address issues if you need to, and when you write it, it should encapsulate both your goals and values.
Does this help? Wonder if others agree.
53 weeks ago
Edward Antrobus:
Diane, Thanks for the advice. I'm currently looking at hydrology but also considering environmental engineering if the program fits. My career ...MoreDiane, Thanks for the advice. I'm currently looking at hydrology but also considering environmental engineering if the program fits. My career direction/goal is watershed management.
I graduated in 2009, but that's because I dropped out for 5 years before returning. Most of my classmates graduated in 2003. Since then two of my favorite professors have retired, another left for another university and hasn't gotten back to the last request I sent him (asking if he had any copies of the research I did for him because I lost mine when I moved). That leaves one professor that I had for ~ 1/3 of all the classes I had in the department, but didn't do anything particularly memorable and my statistics professor. And my statistics professor for whom I did an extra credit project just for fun.
The final year GPA was 3.69, but my over all GPA was 2.75 and major GPA was in that ballpark (stupid Relativity!). What worries me the most is the fact that while the schools I am looking at require 2.75 for general admission), the programs themselves require a 3.0
As far as work, I've only been in contact with one former boss/coworker, in agriculture.
53 weeks ago
I graduated in 2009, but that's because I dropped out for 5 years before returning. Most of my classmates graduated in 2003. Since then two of my favorite professors have retired, another left for another university and hasn't gotten back to the last request I sent him (asking if he had any copies of the research I did for him because I lost mine when I moved). That leaves one professor that I had for ~ 1/3 of all the classes I had in the department, but didn't do anything particularly memorable and my statistics professor. And my statistics professor for whom I did an extra credit project just for fun.
The final year GPA was 3.69, but my over all GPA was 2.75 and major GPA was in that ballpark (stupid Relativity!). What worries me the most is the fact that while the schools I am looking at require 2.75 for general admission), the programs themselves require a 3.0
As far as work, I've only been in contact with one former boss/coworker, in agriculture.
53 weeks ago
Stanley Lee
How do you feel appreciated and valued when your coworkers treat you pretty much like a tool as a means to an end? In addition, how would you change your perspectives in terms of your opportunities to grow, given that my hypothetical example sounds like a dead-end?
75 weeks ago from u30pro, Inspiring Leadership and The Modern Strategist1 more
Elizabeth Marling:
I was trying to be funny here, but in retrospect it was kind of condescending. My personal opinion is that people treat each other as means to an ...MoreI was trying to be funny here, but in retrospect it was kind of condescending. My personal opinion is that people treat each other as means to an end in all areas of life. I'm not sure if there is any such thing as a relationship that isn't partially built on that basic foundation.
I'm not quite sure what your question is asking. If you accept that people do this, are you posing this scenario to turn what seems oppressive on its ear and show that if someone displays this behavior (of usury) that can be used to get ahead? Do you think that is a negative thing to do? It strikes me that way on a certain level, but I can also see a lot of bias in my own opinion, since it's based on a feeling 'gut' reaction.
74 weeks ago
I'm not quite sure what your question is asking. If you accept that people do this, are you posing this scenario to turn what seems oppressive on its ear and show that if someone displays this behavior (of usury) that can be used to get ahead? Do you think that is a negative thing to do? It strikes me that way on a certain level, but I can also see a lot of bias in my own opinion, since it's based on a feeling 'gut' reaction.
74 weeks ago
Mike Acton:
My suggestions: (1) talk to your boss. Share that you want to grow and just ask for advice and help. If your boss doesn't really help you out ...MoreMy suggestions: (1) talk to your boss. Share that you want to grow and just ask for advice and help. If your boss doesn't really help you out here, you probably want to be somewhere else where you *can* grow. (2) the job is what you make it. Figure out how what you're passionate about and how you can use that to contribute, then just do something about it. Figure out how you can make a difference yourself. And just keep doing that and don't ever stop. It's the ones treating you 'like a tool' that are going to get left behind.
58 weeks ago
58 weeks ago
Stanley Lee
If a hiring manager mentions "“I can hold your hand, but you have to be the one who gets the job done”, what do you feel is the best way to react to this message?
56 weeks ago from JobSTART 101 and Human Resources
JRandom42:
It's another way a manager to ask, "Can you learn what you need to know to do the job successfully fast enough, so I don't regret hiring you?"
56 weeks ago
56 weeks ago
Robin Mills:
This question has been posed to me in an interview before, just not in this form. I acknowledged his concerns then gave a quick example of how I ...MoreThis question has been posed to me in an interview before, just not in this form. I acknowledged his concerns then gave a quick example of how I learned quickly and "hit the ground running," so to speak.
56 weeks ago
56 weeks ago
Stanley Lee
joined the group JobSTART 101
56 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Bryon Ownby
This week, someone said the recession ended in 2009, but someone said unemployment rates in 27 states had increased again...numbers, can we even believe in the numbers any more? When you see stats like this, what are your first thoughts?
72 weeks ago from GenYChat, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Management Consulting and Entry-Level Young Professionals2 more
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David King:
I believe the recession did end by the definition of a recession which is back to back quarters with negative growth. Because of the increase to ...MoreI believe the recession did end by the definition of a recession which is back to back quarters with negative growth. Because of the increase to unemployment, it tells me that someone threw enough money at the problem to have one quarter of growth to "end the recession" and not actually fix the root cause of the recession, the lack of growth, or the rising unemployment.
Any time you get statistics showing you numbers saying one thing, there is always another statistician out there to show you numbers saying the exact opposite.
58 weeks ago
Any time you get statistics showing you numbers saying one thing, there is always another statistician out there to show you numbers saying the exact opposite.
58 weeks ago
Jonathan S. Ross:
The commonly reported U3 unemployment number is a polite fiction which provides a very inaccurate picture of the real job situation. The U6 number ...MoreThe commonly reported U3 unemployment number is a polite fiction which provides a very inaccurate picture of the real job situation. The U6 number (which has been around 18% for some time) is a more accurate assessment, as it also accounts for many who are deemed "underemployed" due to lack of hours, or in jobs that are not commensurate with skills, education and experience. While there are clearly some people with no interest in working yet expect their lives to be subsidized by others, if you look at the sheer number of people who are struggling to find sufficient work, you'll realize the real extent of where the economy is, and where it is heading. And if that isn't alarming, Google the recent Rutgers study entitled "The Shattered American Dream" and consider it a cautionary tale. If you have work (whether self-employed or a W-2 worker), be thankful and you better find a way to make yourself indispensable, because few people outside of unions or very uniquely skilled positions have "job security" and this will probably grow worse over time...
58 weeks ago
58 weeks ago
Robbie Girdler
A leader at my firm asked me what actions we can take to make our people 1. engaged 2. mentored and 3. inspired - what TANGIBLE steps have you taken in the past to achieve these three goals
Raquel Elle Bell:
@Robbie - First define the company culture, Roles and then hire the right people. This will solve the problem and allow growth. it really is that ...More@Robbie - First define the company culture, Roles and then hire the right people. This will solve the problem and allow growth. it really is that simple.. Now doing it is another matter and takes buy in and ownership from all stakeholders.
68 weeks ago
68 weeks ago
Mike Acton:
I recently wrote on a similar topic, actually. While I meant it fairly specifically to video game development, we probably share much the same ...MoreI recently wrote on a similar topic, actually. While I meant it fairly specifically to video game development, we probably share much the same issues as any creative field. This is what I try to do. And I too would be really interested in any suggestions for what more I can do to help people grow creatively and professionally. http://insomniacgames.com/blogcast/blog/mike_acton/152561295
58 weeks ago
58 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
We did something really radical today and stopped featuring blog posts on the sidebar of Brazen. Instead, we're featuring trending discussion because all of the conversations you guys have is where the real value is for anybody trying to build their network. What do you think? Are you happy or sad? Anyone want to punch me in the neck? We want to know...
Ryan Healy, Ashley A. Reed, PHR, Karolyn Chowning and Robin Mills and 1 others recommended this
Nathan Sorrell:
Good job! This site is too much like a self-help book on infinite feedback. I want customers for my flooring business in the Denver Metropolitan ...MoreGood job! This site is too much like a self-help book on infinite feedback. I want customers for my flooring business in the Denver Metropolitan area! There, see how easy it is to state your business, and go on? So far, I haven't seen one single person in here who doesn't sound like a patient at a phychiatric clinic. For $60,000 a year I'll cut through the nonsense at your company like Genghis Khan raiding villages in China, if you want to hire me. Like what you hear? It's called "clarity", "sense of purpose", and "maturity", all of which seem to be lacking here. Just say what you mean, and mean what you say, that's all I ask.
59 weeks ago
59 weeks ago
Nathan Sorrell:
Oops, I misspelled "Psychiatric", for a spelling Nazi like me that is a fate worse than death....:(
59 weeks ago
59 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
I just read a blog post from our friend Alexandra Levit (http://bit.ly/aNLDMx) about what it means to be a best-selling author and it got me thinking about all of you who are passionate about writing. If you're interested in writing a book, or any piece of writing for that matter, what's more important to you: acclaim or meaning? Just because a book is a best seller doesn't mean it's any good. If you could only have one of the two, which would you choose? Money or impact?
75 weeks ago from Write a Book!, Creative Writing, Professional Writers and Editors and Brazen Fiction Writers2 more
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Benny:
The following comes from the perspective of someone who hasn't yet made money from writing.
I think that the web has made this extra interesting ...MoreThe following comes from the perspective of someone who hasn't yet made money from writing.
I think that the web has made this extra interesting and ambiguous. All writing is, in a way, designed to provoke some sort of conversation. The web, though, is extra-conversational. Most writing on the web is designed to provoke immediate feedback, and we've discovered that that is best accomplished by short and open-ended posts.
On the other hand, a lot of meaningful writing takes a long time to sink in and doesn't necessarily provoke a direct response. I think that it's important to separate these two types of writing. If you're making money for it and it's on the web, chances are that you are good at provoking instant feedback.
I may be going out on a limb here, but I think this is an interesting subject:
Which is more satisfying, writing something that will slowly sink in with people but not provoke instant feedback, or writing something that provokes instant feedback?
66 weeks ago
I think that the web has made this extra interesting ...MoreThe following comes from the perspective of someone who hasn't yet made money from writing.
I think that the web has made this extra interesting and ambiguous. All writing is, in a way, designed to provoke some sort of conversation. The web, though, is extra-conversational. Most writing on the web is designed to provoke immediate feedback, and we've discovered that that is best accomplished by short and open-ended posts.
On the other hand, a lot of meaningful writing takes a long time to sink in and doesn't necessarily provoke a direct response. I think that it's important to separate these two types of writing. If you're making money for it and it's on the web, chances are that you are good at provoking instant feedback.
I may be going out on a limb here, but I think this is an interesting subject:
Which is more satisfying, writing something that will slowly sink in with people but not provoke instant feedback, or writing something that provokes instant feedback?
66 weeks ago
Annabel Candy
Which blogs do you subscribe to by email and what is it about them that makes you want to make sure you don't miss a single post? Are there other blogs you follow on Twitter, Facebook or here instead of by email?
Jake LaCaze:
I just sent a request to join the beta for Summify. Thanks for the tip, Stanley.
64 weeks ago
64 weeks ago
Stanley Lee:
No problem. I even tried writing an article about it when I pitched to Lifehacker. May try again soon before applying it for Mashable.
64 weeks ago
64 weeks ago
Stanley Lee
What are the upcoming Network Roulette events here? Would be great to know in my promotional post.
Ryan Paugh:
Hey Stanley -- We now have a list of upcoming events in our sidebar. Check it out :)
65 weeks ago
65 weeks ago
Stanley Lee
This may be a dumb question. I'm trying to pitch some guest post ideas to popular entrepreneurial blogs. However, I may be missing out on some targets. It would be great if you can provide some suggestions. Thanks!
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Vickie Elmer:
My suggestion is simple: Take time to read the target blogs for a while, and also check into the founder / owner's background and bio. (See if ...MoreMy suggestion is simple: Take time to read the target blogs for a while, and also check into the founder / owner's background and bio. (See if s/he has another blog or her own guest posts too.) Then tailor your guest blog ideas to fit both - but not duplicate what someone already offers. Avoid generic ideas or pitches.
67 weeks ago
67 weeks ago
David Spinks
Should job searchers focus on creativity? What is the most creative way you've seen someone apply for a job that worked?
68 weeks ago from Citi
Nicolò Wojewoda:
From what I can tell, based on this conversation, the more the job you're applying for requires and values creativity, the better your chances are ...MoreFrom what I can tell, based on this conversation, the more the job you're applying for requires and values creativity, the better your chances are if you get creative in your application. Otherwise, it can at most help you get your foot through the door, but nothing beyond that.
67 weeks ago
67 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Art Wilson
I think I'm going to start a blog. About what? Still working on that.
Leslie Juvin Acker:
lol. People don't read blogs for the first year anyway... unless its really good stuff. ;)
68 weeks ago
68 weeks ago
Mehnaz Thawer:
The reason I like the "Just write" methodology is because it helps you develop your most authentic voice, and it helps you gauge what you do like ...MoreThe reason I like the "Just write" methodology is because it helps you develop your most authentic voice, and it helps you gauge what you do like writing about. I don't write anything industry-specific and a lot of blogs that aren't industry-specific are very popular as well.
I think things start to fall into place. And as Leslie said, the first year you've just sort of got to keep going, and do not get discouraged. Good luck!
67 weeks ago
I think things start to fall into place. And as Leslie said, the first year you've just sort of got to keep going, and do not get discouraged. Good luck!
67 weeks ago
Cameron Plommer
I'm about to a full-time job after months of unemployment and part-time work. While working part-time I've put a lot of time and effort into blogging. With decreased amount of time I am trying to figure out how to find time for blogging.
So in general, how do you find time to work a full-time job and nurture your personal relationships with friends and significant others, while doing a side project like blogging?
68 weeks ago from Career Changers, Creating a Life You Love and Blogging Ideas1 more
Bryon Ownby:
First, congrats @Cameraon on the full-time job! I am struggling with blogging time as well due to work and other outside of work commitments. ...MoreFirst, congrats @Cameraon on the full-time job! I am struggling with blogging time as well due to work and other outside of work commitments. For me, I am finding that the note pad on my smart phone is becoming very useful to either note blog topics, I haven't used yet to do a complete blog post though.
67 weeks ago
67 weeks ago
Benjamin Paul Schuman:
The last time I was busy enough to not have time for blogging, my blog actually got better. At first, I was disappointed at the lack of attention ...MoreThe last time I was busy enough to not have time for blogging, my blog actually got better. At first, I was disappointed at the lack of attention I could give it. But then I realized that I didn't actually need that much time. I'd write something quickly and then not be satisfied with it and grumble that I didn't have more time for it. Then I'd go back to it at my next window of time and think, "Oh, it's not so bad," and then edit it and it'd be ready for publishing.
I still posted less, though. But not even THAT much less.
67 weeks ago
I still posted less, though. But not even THAT much less.
67 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Cameron Plommer
There's a lot of talk about how we as a society don't use our time away from work well.
We watch too much TV and are not that productive with our time. Many people say that we should be using our time away from work to do projects by ourselves on the side.
I love this attitude and wish I could do it, but I don't think it's all that realistic. This attitude ignores the fact that most of us have families, friends and significant others that we need to spend time with.
Your thoughts?
68 weeks ago from Creating a Life You Love, Entrepreneurs, Ask Penelope Trunk! and Entry-Level Young Professionals2 more
Linda A. Hamilton:
Cameron - Ideally we all want to have jobs that we love to do and enjoy doing; then work becomes almost non-existent because we enjoy it so much ...MoreCameron - Ideally we all want to have jobs that we love to do and enjoy doing; then work becomes almost non-existent because we enjoy it so much we forget it's work. I think the biggest thing, and I probably said it before, is on your time away from your regular work make sure you have time for Cameron. Don't let others fill that time doing what they think you should. Do what you want to do. If your day job takes 10-12 hrs, give yourself at least 2 hrs a day for what you want to do--if that's spend time with friends, work on a project, read, watch TV, do it. That will clear your mind and rest you so you can think to do what other things you want to do.The biggest thing I get from most blogs about time is that people need to make time for themself, whether it makes people mad or not. Time for yourself answers all sorts of questions about success and what fulfills you. Take that time and you'll likely find the answer to how to find time to do the fun stuff!
68 weeks ago
68 weeks ago
Leslie Juvin Acker:
Your focus on how you use your p-time changes with age. Enjoy each phase of your life and make the most of them - no matter how you choose to ...MoreYour focus on how you use your p-time changes with age. Enjoy each phase of your life and make the most of them - no matter how you choose to spend it. :)
68 weeks ago
68 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
The NY Times reports that most Americans are "Completely Satisfied" with their pay (http://nyti.ms/bbDKE3). At first, I was surprised by this, but then in thinking about my position, I am happy with my salary at the level of my current responsibilities. However, I would love to have MORE responsibilities and MORE money. What about you? Are you happy with your salary?
77 weeks ago from Salary - Negotiating & More, Personal Finance, I am Gen Y, Employee Benefits and JobSTART 1013 more
Elisabeth Ericson recommended this
Jamie Nacht Farrell:
@Ben - people can be happy w/ the money they make and complain about paying taxes b/c the 2 are the opposing forces / theories behind capitalism ...More@Ben - people can be happy w/ the money they make and complain about paying taxes b/c the 2 are the opposing forces / theories behind capitalism and socialism. People MAKING money for their jobs (output) is capitalistic. People paying taxes (taking care of other people with their money) is socialistic.
72 weeks ago
72 weeks ago
Kimberly Palmer:
I agree- more money and more responsibility would be ideal - but I already feel like I am operating at full speed- but more money doesn't seem to ...MoreI agree- more money and more responsibility would be ideal - but I already feel like I am operating at full speed- but more money doesn't seem to be an option in this recession.
69 weeks ago
69 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
Anyone experienced some extra slowness on Brazen this week? We're doing some performance maintenance right now and we want to know what you guys are experiencing. Leave a reply if you're experiencing any uber slowness performing specific actions.
Aiden Schade:
There are times I go to reload the page and it takes so long that it times out and says the site isn't available.
70 weeks ago
70 weeks ago
Cameron Plommer
How do you stay motivated in a long-term project? What mind tricks do you use that help you keep going?
69 weeks ago from Creating a Life You Love, Creatively Inspired, Entrepreneurs and Ask Penelope Trunk!2 more
Barbara Bowen:
Once the long term goal is clarified, it's great be engaged (as Ty says) with each task as it comes, one at a time. I feel most excited when the ...MoreOnce the long term goal is clarified, it's great be engaged (as Ty says) with each task as it comes, one at a time. I feel most excited when the long term vision is motivating me through the "ladder" of tasks required for reaching the goal.
69 weeks ago
69 weeks ago
Vickie Elmer:
I sometimes write a short, one paragraph description of the project and then give three or four bullet points on its importance, impact, value, ...MoreI sometimes write a short, one paragraph description of the project and then give three or four bullet points on its importance, impact, value, relevance to my team and my career. That becomes a sort of Star of David to light my way.
69 weeks ago
69 weeks ago
Stanley Lee
What are your thoughts about the following as an IP protection/strategy for a technological solution?
- developing a proprietary method for solving a particular problem
- actively listening to the most significant problems from customers where I can be the first 1 solving them due to my position as a leader in a particular area
- simplifying technological implementation for increase reliability with minimal sacrifices in other areas
Rebecca Thorman
Do you find it annoying that job posts don't ever reveal the salary? And related, what are your biggest annoyances or frustrations in the job search?
74 weeks ago from JobSTART 101, Salary - Negotiating & More, Career Changers, Human Resources and Ask Penelope Trunk!3 more
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Dr. Pepper:
I tend to not apply for any jobs that don't reveal a salary. "Salary commensurate with experience" means to me that they either don't know what ...MoreI tend to not apply for any jobs that don't reveal a salary. "Salary commensurate with experience" means to me that they either don't know what the heck they are doing (therefore they understand what the position/work should be) or they will never pay market value for the job. No sense in crafting a carefully crafted cover letter for the position if you think that they won't pay you as much as you (think that) are worth.
71 weeks ago
71 weeks ago
Alison Rayner:
When I was working with clients on a daily basis I used the "tasks" function of Microsoft Outlook to organize my communications with them. It ...MoreWhen I was working with clients on a daily basis I used the "tasks" function of Microsoft Outlook to organize my communications with them. It listed them alphabetically for me (I used by company) which made it easy to deal with.
Thanks for the post!
94 weeks ago
Thanks for the post!
94 weeks ago
Scott Asai:
@Stanley - Thanks! Brief & Practical is what I shoot for
@Alison - Nice suggestion, I'll have to check that out myself!
94 weeks ago
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