When I graduated college, there were a few things I was sure I wanted from my adult life. I wanted a job, I wanted an apartment and I wanted to have fun.
So, when I got a job offer in New York City a few weeks before graduation, I didn’t hesitate to accept — this was 2008 after all, and I felt I was in no place to turn down a job offer from anyone. Continue reading
Hey you. Yes, you writing the email to your co-worker in a cubicle two feet away from you.
Ever feel like no one talks to each other anymore? We are all guilty. Email is easier, it’s quicker, it helps us keep a paper trail, and well, it’s just what we’re used to in the modern workplace. Ever wonder what a regular workday was like before the advent of email? Continue reading
As a country, we might not be getting any richer, but we are getting safer — and apparently a lot less hostile.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ annual report on workplace fatalities, 4,547 people died on the job last year. Continue reading
Do you remember that 2008 Jim Carrey movie, “Yes Man?” At first you thought, “wow, I want to be like that. I want to take more chances and experience life to its full potential. That’s where I’ve gone wrong. Continue reading
By Autumn McReynolds
Are you a polite, non-smoker with three pets whose interests include barbequing, picnics and long walks on the beach? If you’ve ever considered including these personal details on a résumé or the fact that your special skills include making organic soups and calling the weekly Bingo game at your local VFW, then you might need to rethink your job search. Continue reading
