You’re Asking the Wrong Question
Taylor Pearson says that everything you think you know about job security is wrong. You’ll need to take your economic security into your own hands.
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The 80/20 Take on Laziness
We’re wired backwards. We feel guilty when we’re not working, and we feel guilty when we indulge in something that brings us joy.
The End of Jobs
Everything we think we know about jobs and careers is a lie. In fact, the truth is that having a job is the riskiest path you can take in your career. Let me say that again: having a job is the riskiest path you can take in your career.
Reorganize your Time and Life
Effective 80/20 living is about conserving your energy for things that matter the most.
Work is Hard, and Working Harder is Not the Answer
One reason for the dearth of opportunities, he argues, is that we’re training workers to do the wrong things and to do things the wrong way.
Creative Recruiting Ads
Think recruiting is a serious business? Think again. Enjoy a sampling of creative, funny and effective recruiting ads. http://blog.hirerabbit.com/17-recruitment-ads-that-will-bring-a-smile-to-your-face/
What Makes the Ultimate Dream Job?
(Courtesty: www.highground.com ) What Makes the Ultimate Dream Job? [Infographic] Posted by: Andrea Weinfurt Tags: dream job, infographic, perks, professional development Believe it or not, foosball tables, beer Fridays and napping pods are not the way to the average professional’s heart. While these are cute (and welcome) perks, they aren’t really what people want in a dream … Continue reading What Makes the Ultimate Dream Job?
Fear Factor
The only transition that may be scarier than a career change is starting to date again after a breakup or divorce. Both rank up there as terrifying, especially as we age. And both are scary for some of the same reasons. Unlike searching for a new home or a new lawnmower, looking for a new … Continue reading Fear Factor
Day Jobs for Creative Poeple
The Holland model also gives you the career group that is least like your preference; you can use that to avoid jobs and organizations whose culture would drive you crazy.
Career Transition for Creative People
Carol Eikleberry, Ph.D, has written a career guide for creative and unconventional people. Her 2007 book holds up well over time, and should be required reading for workers or parents of children who considered themselves to be work challenged because they are creative. Eikleberry is a licensed psychologist who has studied creativity, been a career … Continue reading Career Transition for Creative People
Your Work, Your Way 