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Monthly Archives: September 2010

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Do You Care How Much Your Co-Workers Earn?

A recent study by two economists found that a $75,000 salary is the threshold of happiness for workers. According to the study, workers reported higher levels of happiness as their incomes grew, until they reached $75,000; then the effect reached a plateau. Continue reading

By in Getting a raise

Peter principle

The Peter Principle: What it is and How You Can Avoid It

Have you ever looked at your boss and wondered “Who promoted you?” or “How have you not been fired by now?” If you have, take comfort in knowing you’re not alone — many of us have to deal with a boss that seems in over his or her head. Continue reading

By in News and trends, The right job

Careers (job search)

10 companies hiring this week

This week, a Mercer Workplace Survey revealed seemingly paradoxical findings, as Forbes reports: Workers believe the economy is improving (especially compared to their views three years ago), but they still have serious concerns about their current situation. Specifically, 36 percent of workers fear losing their jobs. Continue reading

By in How to search, The right job

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One-third of workers need this to get through the workday

As a rule, I hate alarm clocks. But there’s no alarm clock I hate more than the one that goes off on a Monday morning. This morning was no exception and hitting the snooze button was not an option; I had an 8 a.m. Continue reading

By in Co-workers, News and trends, Surveys

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What Fall TV Teaches Us About Work

When NBC rolled out its fall premieres, I turned on the TV, parked myself on the couch and watched for hours.  My television mini-marathon began with “Community” and progressed through “30 Rock,” “The Office” and “Outsourced.” Then, since I was already sitting there, I decided to tune in to the second episode of this season’s “The Apprentice.” Continue reading

By in News and trends

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Job Offers Come In, Salary Goes Down

Today’s unemployed job seekers haven’t had the easiest time finding work. That pesky recession – over or not – has put a damper on career prospects for millions of Americans. The job situation is more complicated than applying and waiting for an offer, finds a new survey by Personified, CareerBuilder’s talent-consulting arm. Continue reading

By in Getting a raise, How to search, Salary negotiation, Surveys, The right job

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