Changing Careers
The #1 Question to Ask Yourself When Trying to Find YOUR Passion!
Recently, I was talking to one of my very inspiring private clients about her life passion. She was feeling stressed and frustrated that she hasn’t found it yet (she’s both smart and a hard worker, so used to things coming ... Read More »
What We Can Learn From Seniorpreneurs
As someone who worked in manufacturing for decades and thought he’d be able to retire in a few short years, my dad’s journey is like that of many others. After his shop closed operations locally, my dad jumped into career ... Read More »
What Would You Burn Your Resume For?
Mark Pincus, the CEO of Zynga (famed for Words with Friends, Farmville, and more) was profiled last weekend in The New York Times Magazine and said something that blew my mind: If you want to be a great entrepreneur, you’re ... Read More »
Why Thinking You’re Irreplaceable is Holding You Back
Women are notorious for allowing ourselves to be taken advantage of. We often actually enjoy being doormats in both our personal and professional lives. I’ve heard women say, when considering a divorce, “But he needs me.” The same feelings apply ... Read More »
Zen In the Workplace: What Truly Makes You Happy?
In the staffing industry, we do a lot of thorough vetting of prospective candidates for different positions. We want to make sure that our client is going to get the best possible person for their job, but on top ... Read More »
The Frugal Career Girl: Make More Money!
There came a time during the unemployed season where I would sit in my car, grip my steering wheel, close my eyes and smile, thinking only this: I truly cannot wait until I’m back in the place where I can ... Read More »
You Can’t Fire Me! I QUIT!
Getting fired is one of the most emotional experiences a person can go through in a career. It’s easy to think less of yourself in that moment, to be concerned about your future, and to be incredibly afraid of what ... Read More »
My So-Called ‘Trep Life
Welcome to my so-called ‘trep life. Okay, I making a reference to what was an amazing, but short-lived show of the 90s in order to share what it’s like to be an entrepreneur with all the Career Girls out there. ... Read More »
Starting a New Job Monday? Don’t Do This!
If you’re starting a new job, it’s easy to let your excitement and eager attitude get you in trouble in your first couple of weeks. Chances are, you’re going to be the “teacher’s pet” for a while, as every boss ... Read More »
Flying Solo: The Life of a Freelancer
My boss is a drag. Sometimes she makes me stay up until 6 a.m. to finish a project. She regularly makes me work weekends and holidays with no extra compensation. She also takes credit for all of my work. ALL ... Read More »
