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Paige Holden
Recently, I quit my job at a PR firm in NYC to take an internal communications position in DE. In addition to dealing with the life change (culture shock!), I'm finding the transition from agency life to client-side life challenging (and a little lonely when you aren't working with peers). Have any of you gone through a similar transition? Any tips for me?
96 weeks ago from Relocation, Work/Life Blur, PR & New Media, I am Gen Y and Generation Y Marketers3 more
Dara Bell:
Hi Page, I am city boy through and through having lived in Birmingham UK and Dublin and Edinburgh. I also moved to a very rural town in England ...MoreHi Page, I am city boy through and through having lived in Birmingham UK and Dublin and Edinburgh. I also moved to a very rural town in England and found the culture shock emmense.
Reading your comments you might find Marcus Buckinghams work and Stregthfinder 2.0 by Gallop useful. The message is somepeople just have strengths in certain areas, like agency side and weaknesses perhaps in client side. The work encourages you to do an audit on how you actually feel, perform etc. Some people need the cut and thrust of being outthere and I myself find somedays working at home a little less challenging.
We do need challenge at work!
Dara Bell
94 weeks ago
Reading your comments you might find Marcus Buckinghams work and Stregthfinder 2.0 by Gallop useful. The message is somepeople just have strengths in certain areas, like agency side and weaknesses perhaps in client side. The work encourages you to do an audit on how you actually feel, perform etc. Some people need the cut and thrust of being outthere and I myself find somedays working at home a little less challenging.
We do need challenge at work!
Dara Bell
94 weeks ago
Paige Holden:
Hi Dara,
For some reason, I just saw this today. Im going to check out your suggestions. Thanks so much!
Paige
93 weeks ago
93 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
They say that productivity drops dramatically after the 4th of July until the beginning of September. (http://bit.ly/ba5Sm8) My company is actually revving up, but it's still difficult sometimes to get into the swing of things. I try to exercise and do as much possible outside so when I'm inside working I don't feel bad about missing the sun. How do you fight the summer productivity blahs?
95 weeks ago from Productivity & Time-Management and Work/Life Blur
Becky Benishek:
Like Julia, I also try to walk during lunch. This means actually eating lunch at my desk before or after, but I don't mind that. I have a couple ...MoreLike Julia, I also try to walk during lunch. This means actually eating lunch at my desk before or after, but I don't mind that. I have a couple walking buddies which makes it all the more enjoyable. We don't always talk about work, either!
@Rebecca, at my old company I gave one of my friends a puffy paper sun (with sunglasses) to hang in her cube. It helped her all year round. :)
95 weeks ago
@Rebecca, at my old company I gave one of my friends a puffy paper sun (with sunglasses) to hang in her cube. It helped her all year round. :)
95 weeks ago
Chris Parker:
I might be an oddity here but I suppose since there are morning and night people I guess there could be Summer and Winter people. I am more of a ...MoreI might be an oddity here but I suppose since there are morning and night people I guess there could be Summer and Winter people. I am more of a Winter person, so I get more productive in the Summer just because I do not like being out in the heat. When it is very cold in the Winter I stay inside as well. If it is between 30 and 50 is when I get less productive since that is when I want to be outside enjoying the weather.
95 weeks ago
95 weeks ago
Jessica Greekwood
As I contemplate a job change and research job postings, I find myself drawn to jobs I would be passionate about but that would perhaps not pay me much more than I'm making now. But the whole purpose of looking for a new job is to make more money, right? If I had more money I could perhaps go on vacations and enjoy life a bit more. It makes me wonder: is it better to live to work OR work to live??
Sophie Carter:
I agree with Rebecca, Jessie and Bill. As with a lot of things it should probably be a little of both. It's good you're not ignoring the money ...MoreI agree with Rebecca, Jessie and Bill. As with a lot of things it should probably be a little of both. It's good you're not ignoring the money issue, but only focus on this to find a job that will pay you enough to take the issue of money off the table. As the same time, making sure it's a job that you have an interest in is great. If the role you're in is something you're passionate about, it's possible your situation won't be a polarisation of 'live to work or work to live', but will be a combination of the two that gives you the most important thing: satisfaction. hope that helps.
96 weeks ago
96 weeks ago
Bill Jessee:
Let us more and more insist on raising funds of love, of kindness, of understanding, of peace. Money will come if we seek first the Kingdom of God ...MoreLet us more and more insist on raising funds of love, of kindness, of understanding, of peace. Money will come if we seek first the Kingdom of God - the rest will be given.” -- Mother Teresa
“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don't make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can't take their eyes off you.” -- Maya Angelou
“What we really want to do is what we are really meant to do. When we do what we are meant to do, money comes to us, doors open for us, we feel useful, and the work we do feels like play to us.” -- Julia Cameron
“You have not lived a perfect day, even though you have earned your money, unless you have done something for someone who will never be able to repay you.” -- Ruth Smeltzer
“If you want to see what God thinks of money, just look at all the people He gave it to.” -- Dorothy Parker
“I don't pay good wages because I have a lot of money; I have a lot of money because I pay good wages.” -- Robert Bosch
“Money is like love; it kills slowly and painfully the one who withholds it, and enlivens the other who turns it on his fellow man.” -- Kahlil Gibran
“It's a kind of spiritual snobbery that makes people think they can be happy without money.” -- Albert Camus
“If money is your hope for independence you will never have it. The only real security that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability.” -- Henry Ford
“Do not hire a man who does your work for money, but him who does it for love of it.” -- Henry David Thoreau
96 weeks ago
“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don't make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can't take their eyes off you.” -- Maya Angelou
“What we really want to do is what we are really meant to do. When we do what we are meant to do, money comes to us, doors open for us, we feel useful, and the work we do feels like play to us.” -- Julia Cameron
“You have not lived a perfect day, even though you have earned your money, unless you have done something for someone who will never be able to repay you.” -- Ruth Smeltzer
“If you want to see what God thinks of money, just look at all the people He gave it to.” -- Dorothy Parker
“I don't pay good wages because I have a lot of money; I have a lot of money because I pay good wages.” -- Robert Bosch
“Money is like love; it kills slowly and painfully the one who withholds it, and enlivens the other who turns it on his fellow man.” -- Kahlil Gibran
“It's a kind of spiritual snobbery that makes people think they can be happy without money.” -- Albert Camus
“If money is your hope for independence you will never have it. The only real security that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability.” -- Henry Ford
“Do not hire a man who does your work for money, but him who does it for love of it.” -- Henry David Thoreau
96 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
So, here's a common story. A woman leaves her secure fancy-pants career on Wall St. to open an online clothing business. Are traditional careers taking a hit? If you were going to switch careers or start something new, what would you do? What if your boyfriend wanted to quit his job and start over — would it freak you out? Do you like to take risks? Or do you crave security?
109 weeks ago from Career Changers, JobSTART 101, Location Independent and I am Gen Y2 more
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Jamie Nacht Farrell:
@Jennifer - great point and one that none of us pointed out before, thank you.
My husband and I did something to 'combat' the issue of ...More@Jennifer - great point and one that none of us pointed out before, thank you.
My husband and I did something to 'combat' the issue of 'children', 'security', etc. BUT I was lucky enough to find out early on in my career that I was a risk taker / start up junkie. I believe the quote is, "proper planning prevents poor performance". Plan for your personality. So, knowing I'm a risk taker, we not only spent less and saved more when we were 'younger' (22-28), we also ensure that my husband (who is much more of a 'corporate' player) always has his job as well as a back up plan of somewhere he can go to make a steady salary.
I take the risks; and thus far they've paid off and when I was working (up until about 3 months ago) for start ups, I made far more $$$; and now consulting - it's very risky, but if anything happens - we have 2 savings accounts. 1 of which - we never touch and the other is "just in case" money. We plan to be pregnant this year, but have budgeted exactly what we 'think' we will need for a baby / child into each month and put that away.
Of course - this all sounds great in theory and when we actually do have 2 children ( ; things may be very different; but we're "trying" to plan...Nothing ever goes according to plan, but candidly, this is how I look at the situation. He makes 6 figures in his job and I make 6 figures / year consulting. If we can't make it work with those salaries, we probably need to re-evaluate / change our lifesytle.
109 weeks ago
My husband and I did something to 'combat' the issue of ...More@Jennifer - great point and one that none of us pointed out before, thank you.
My husband and I did something to 'combat' the issue of 'children', 'security', etc. BUT I was lucky enough to find out early on in my career that I was a risk taker / start up junkie. I believe the quote is, "proper planning prevents poor performance". Plan for your personality. So, knowing I'm a risk taker, we not only spent less and saved more when we were 'younger' (22-28), we also ensure that my husband (who is much more of a 'corporate' player) always has his job as well as a back up plan of somewhere he can go to make a steady salary.
I take the risks; and thus far they've paid off and when I was working (up until about 3 months ago) for start ups, I made far more $$$; and now consulting - it's very risky, but if anything happens - we have 2 savings accounts. 1 of which - we never touch and the other is "just in case" money. We plan to be pregnant this year, but have budgeted exactly what we 'think' we will need for a baby / child into each month and put that away.
Of course - this all sounds great in theory and when we actually do have 2 children ( ; things may be very different; but we're "trying" to plan...Nothing ever goes according to plan, but candidly, this is how I look at the situation. He makes 6 figures in his job and I make 6 figures / year consulting. If we can't make it work with those salaries, we probably need to re-evaluate / change our lifesytle.
109 weeks ago
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I think where you are in life does have alot to do with whether or not this is a valid choice for you. If you have a family or don't know about ...MoreI think where you are in life does have alot to do with whether or not this is a valid choice for you. If you have a family or don't know about the funds you have available then it might not be the right decision for you right then. I think saving and managing your money correctly when you are young especially has a huge impact on what you are able to do as well as the stability you will have in later life. However, you should always follow your dreams and if embarking on something like this is something that you really want to do then I think you should try whatever you have to in order to make it happen.
109 weeks ago
109 weeks ago
Wilson Usman
Any of you interested in personal development blogs? I interviewed a guy that will teach you to bake some positivity in your life! http://su.pr/8CaBTe
Wilson Usman
Sunday is a beautiful day to spend with your family! and to play!
Cameron Plommer
What did you wish you were taught in school or college taht you had to figure out by yourself? What did school miss, that you have to make up for by learning on your own or reading "personal development" books/blogs.
This is what I wish I learned: http://camdoingwork.tumblr.com/post/526311827/my-rant-about-my-education
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Tariq West:
I 2nd @Anna - I got by pretty well in High School without studying. College has been a lot tougher. I've managed to scrape by, but I really wish ...MoreI 2nd @Anna - I got by pretty well in High School without studying. College has been a lot tougher. I've managed to scrape by, but I really wish someone had taken me aside and taught me some fundamental study skills.
108 weeks ago
108 weeks ago
Mike Ambassador Bruny:
@Tariq: I'm with you. Coming into College I felt the same way about studying. I didn't have to do it H.S. so I did not know how once I hit the ...More@Tariq: I'm with you. Coming into College I felt the same way about studying. I didn't have to do it H.S. so I did not know how once I hit the college scene. I'm thankful for my freshman seminar class where I was asked, "Does anyone have any questions before we end our 4 week session?" I raised my hand and humbly admitted that I did not know how to study. That made a huge difference, as they connected me to all kinds of resources.
108 weeks ago
108 weeks ago
Wilson Usman
Do you know a three year old with business skills?...http://su.pr/1O0PnS
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Alyson Kilday
Looking to set up our "Home & Business Base" overseas. We are setting up our ad agency to be location independent. The next question is where to be based in! We are considering Colombia or Arg as an option. Our requirements are: affordable, relatively safe, rich culture, visually inspiring (either natural or great architecture), and it needs to be near or in a city to help grow our business. Where would you say we set up shop and home? What would you look for? Where would you go and why?
Ciara:
interesting... I may possibly be moving to Guatemala in the next year or so and I'm looking to become location independent. Will most likely be ...Moreinteresting... I may possibly be moving to Guatemala in the next year or so and I'm looking to become location independent. Will most likely be living near Quetzaltenango (xela) which isn't incredibly close to Antigua but since you guys recommend it we may move there if it is a possibility. If anyone knows more about this area please please message me.
108 weeks ago
108 weeks ago
Alyson Kilday:
When your looking at the world with no restrictions other than the rule of "can we not only survive but thrive there" lens the possibilities seem ...MoreWhen your looking at the world with no restrictions other than the rule of "can we not only survive but thrive there" lens the possibilities seem limitless. We are however narrowing the list down. Buenos Aires keeps popping up near the top of the list, I used to live there with family as a teen but has anyone any recent experience in the city?
106 weeks ago
106 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
nicolep
Tired of being locked in a cubicle? If you are interested in starting a new career in health and nutrition (which can 100% be location independent), either become a fan of me... join my new network "health and nutrition" or check out this link http://www.integrativenutrition.com/careerkitreferrals.aspx. I am a graduate of this program and would love to talk to you about it.
Lea Woodward
We're launching the 12 week challenge for anybody who is struggling to become location independent/set up a location independent business. It's free to join, the only thing we ask is that you commit to take action & do yourself proud! More details here: http://locationindependent.com/the-12-week-challenge/
Elizabeth Williams, Stanley Lee, Ryan Paugh and Lori Fagerholm and 1 others recommended this
Lea Woodward:
Great Wilson - make sure you check out the blog/site for updates and if you want to be featured in a post with other participants, complete this ...MoreGreat Wilson - make sure you check out the blog/site for updates and if you want to be featured in a post with other participants, complete this form by Wednesday 31st (tomorrow!) http://bit.ly/9Fw5Qh
112 weeks ago
112 weeks ago
Janet Brent
I have a very part time social media job if anyone is interested. You can work from anywhere as long as you have internet. I need someone to fill for me for four months. It's fairly easy money and involves updating twitter/facebook and blog writing.
Wilson Usman:
Definitely interested let me know how I get in touch for the MoreDefinitely interested let me know how I get in touch for the opportunity...usmanwilson@gmail.com
112 weeks ago
112 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Stanley Lee
Nomadic lifestyle is the new desired lifestyle in terms of employment stability, locational curiosity, financial wealth, and cultural understanding.
Ryan Paugh, Emily Jasper, Andrew Shell, Stanley Lee and Ryan Healy and 2 others recommended this
Wilson Usman:
I think you got a pretty interesting location independence blog going on thanks for the great articles!
112 weeks ago
112 weeks ago
Beth Nerbonne:
i like that you differentiate wealth from financial wealth. more people should recognize that.
112 weeks ago
112 weeks ago
Limari Colón
Hello! I want to extend an invitation for you to read http://www.limaricolon.com/ Thank you for your support!
Wilson Usman:
excellent stuff I believe everyone needs to have a blog even if you are just going to write only once in a while, but just make sure you provide ...Moreexcellent stuff I believe everyone needs to have a blog even if you are just going to write only once in a while, but just make sure you provide some good content. I think your first post was funny...keep it up
115 weeks ago
115 weeks ago
Alison Rayner
There's nothing that frustrates me more than out of date dress codes. It seems like a feeble attempt to hold on to the past. For example, when I worked in sales at a hotel, peep toe shoes were held in the same regard as showing up in your pjyamas! I believe that if you're working hard & well and are good at your job, why do organizations need archaic dress codes to try to keep their people in line? Especially in a fashion-forward office.
Alison Rayner:
paulmacp, I do agree with your point that dress codes are a way to communicate brand to the clients/patrons. I definitely agreed with dressing to ...Morepaulmacp, I do agree with your point that dress codes are a way to communicate brand to the clients/patrons. I definitely agreed with dressing to impress for clients. I found that the people in charge of setting the dress code applied their own experiences, beliefs, and prejudices to evaluating what was appropriate & what wasn't. I'm sure that's ok in some situations, but in mine it was a downer.
Fashion is difficult for any one person to police or set up guidelines on because style can be so personal & evoke such strong responses. For example, I wore a pair of black skinny pants with a shimmer, paired with a cute empire waisted jacket & pumps at a gala event full of people from the advertising industry. I received compliments on my outfit that night, but two weeks later I wore the same thing to a gala for the Canadian Association of Family Enterprise and a lady asked if I was pregnant. Two totally different reactions based on the impression my jacket made on two very different groups of people.
113 weeks ago
Fashion is difficult for any one person to police or set up guidelines on because style can be so personal & evoke such strong responses. For example, I wore a pair of black skinny pants with a shimmer, paired with a cute empire waisted jacket & pumps at a gala event full of people from the advertising industry. I received compliments on my outfit that night, but two weeks later I wore the same thing to a gala for the Canadian Association of Family Enterprise and a lady asked if I was pregnant. Two totally different reactions based on the impression my jacket made on two very different groups of people.
113 weeks ago
Vanessa Alvarado
Anyone else out there creatively stunted from overwork? I have two art shows coming up but full time marketing work is killing my drive to make more art. What do you do to jump start creativity? I'm going to work on getting organized. With tips from http://bit.ly/c73YEu and http://bit.ly/yTncJ!
Sarah:
Hey Vanessa, I feel your pain too! Sometimes it helps me if immerse myself in other creative stuff, like buzzing through an art gallery or museum ...MoreHey Vanessa, I feel your pain too! Sometimes it helps me if immerse myself in other creative stuff, like buzzing through an art gallery or museum or talking to my grandad who is an awesome (and long winded!) story teller. I'm always randomly inspired by something he says without even trying. Hang in there! If all else fails, try wine. ;)
115 weeks ago
115 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Beth Oppenheim-Chan
One of the best thing's I've been able to participate in since joining Brazen has been writing and hosting guest posts. They allow me to get in touch with different audiences, as well as sharing great writers with my own. Check out my guest post here: http://smallhandsbigideas.com/generation-y/guest-post-innovation-giving-...
Ryan Healy, Beth Oppenheim-Chan, Andrew Shell, Photis Patriotis, Mehnaz Thawer, Ed Barrientos, Samantha Karol and SocialPsi Tina and 5 others recommended this
Beth Oppenheim-Chan:
I totally agree with you, Emily. It definitely changes the way we collaborate - and ultimately, the way we think about complicated issues that we w
115 weeks ago
115 weeks ago
Wilson Usman:
Great! Great! Great! This is the way I want people to see things I am glad to be able to communicate with people like you.
115 weeks ago
115 weeks ago
Sarah Leblanc
If any of you have the chance check out my blog! http://sarahlleblanc.wordpress.com/ I just updated a post on my new business idea and I'd love for you to comment for feedback! Also follow me on twitter @sarahlleblanc
Stanley Lee
I'm currently in the process of increasing the traffic to my blog. While I have been starting to use Twitter and stocking up multiple blog entries that are ready to be published, what would be your recommendations to improving my blog? What do you think about my blog's theme, readability, photos, content quality, and consistency so far? I am also commenting other blogs that I'm interested in as much as I can. My blog's link is http://bit.ly/dn1bFW. Thanks.
John Mattucci:
Hey Stan, some immediate changes you could make to improve your website would be to create some hierarchy with your text. The font size of the ...MoreHey Stan, some immediate changes you could make to improve your website would be to create some hierarchy with your text. The font size of the blog article headlines are very close to your paragraph text size. Consider increasing its font size and changing it to a bright colour even (something that suits your theme).
Another immediate change to create some visual interest is replacing your solid background with a graphically interesting one. Check out this cool tutorial for what I'm talking about http://bit.ly/EegO1
115 weeks ago
Another immediate change to create some visual interest is replacing your solid background with a graphically interesting one. Check out this cool tutorial for what I'm talking about http://bit.ly/EegO1
115 weeks ago
Stanley Lee:
I really appreciate all your comments. I would likely see someone locally and pay the money for improving it (hence it's not really slowing me ...MoreI really appreciate all your comments. I would likely see someone locally and pay the money for improving it (hence it's not really slowing me down, more so on how overwhelmed I am with other things), but I would also learn how to improve some of the things mentioned first as a learning experience. I still couldn't think of a better about page than what I have right now, even though I do see your points about its vagueness and lack of attractiveness.
115 weeks ago
115 weeks ago
Ciara
I found this website, it has some ideas for travel jobs, thought I would share... http://thetravelersnotebook.com/category/travel-and-adventure-jobs/
Wilson Usman
Hey guys I am new to the community excited to get connected with my fellow gen-y colleagues.
Wilson Usman
Hey guys I am new to the community excited to get connected with my fellow gen-y colleagues.
Wilson Usman
Hey guys I am new to the community excited to get connected with my fellow gen-y colleagues.
Wilson Usman
Hey guys I am new to the community excited to get connected with my fellow gen-y colleagues.
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