jobs

I am watching a CNBC show right now called “Where the Jobs Are”. They are discussing a gentleman that used to make $70,000 a year that lost his job and had to settle for being a janitor. They say you have to set your ego aside for the time-being so that you can simply make [...]

When you lose your job, you at least feel that you have a little control over your situation. You control the jobs you apply for and your interviews. When a loved one loses their job though, watching them suffer through the ordeal can be a painful thing. Today my sister lost her job as a [...]

President Obama has repeatedly called on our nation to work harder throughout this tough time in the economy. To him, it’s the only way our country can make it through this recession. I know I am working a bit harder (just a little) because I would like to keep my job. I took a moment [...]

There are a few people that I work with that are constantly worried about what other people are doing. I’m amazed at how they have time to worry about other people yet their own work performance lacks. Their concerns seem to stem from the thought that they are somehow doing more work than other people. [...]

I have worked for 8 companies in my life. I think out of the 100’s of managers I’ve met, there are only about 1% that are actually smart enough to perform their job. I define a manager as being stupid if he or she does stupid things. One previous manager of mine would watch porn [...]

Have you ever had a job interview that wasted your time? You know those interviews where the phone screening didn’t quite go so well, but they bring you in anyway? I just had one, and I am super annoyed by it.
I am currently living in South Dakota. I have been looking to make it back [...]

I was watching 60 Minutes yesterday. They had a story about why Denmark is the happiest place on Earth. Researchers studied why the people of Denmark were so happy. The conclusion? They don’t concern themselves with having high goals. Basically, they don’t care as much when they are disappointed because they don’t hold themselves to [...]