Do You Crave WORK FREEDOM or JOB SECURITY?
There are TWO Types of People In The WORLD While in high school I took Geography which today would probably be labeled “World Studies”. I perked up one day when my teacher referenced Mahatma Ghandi. She said there are 2 types of people in the world : The HAVES and the HAVE NOTS. I remember [...]
Are you rich? {The Question That Opened My Eyes!}
June 8, 2010 by Charlene · Leave a Comment
“How many people in this room would consider themselves rich?” asked Michelle Singletary last week at a local Richmond area networking event. The uneasy silence that followed as she asked for a show of hands proved her point. Out of a room of over 50 people, 2 people shyly raised their hands. Would you have [...]
Are you going to die today? (Because of Your Job)
June 7, 2010 by Charlene · Leave a Comment
It’s Monday morning and according to a 2005 study in the European Journal of Epidemiology you’re more likely to have a heart attack today than any other day this week. It could be your job to blame. Research shows conclusively the most common day for heart attacks is Monday. Statistics spike on Monday mornings, in [...]
Practical Career Change Advice: Develop Gratitude
May 31, 2010 by Charlene · 3 Comments
Memorial Day provides a gentle reminder to remember the good. At the heart of this holiday is the need for gratitude. Gratitude for what was, what is and what will be. If we have family or friends in the armed forces of the US we’ll express thanks for their service today. But what about your [...]
Career Change Journey (Doesn’t Require 3000 miles)
May 28, 2010 by Charlene · 2 Comments
What causes some people to pursue their career change dreams while others are content to dream? I don’t claim to know all the answers but I suspect it’s for the pursuit of purpose. To fulfill the need to belong to something greater than oneself. It is this pursuit that is the foundation of achieving job [...]
Stuck In a Job You Hate? What’s the real cost of Inaction?
May 10, 2010 by Charlene · 4 Comments
Stuck in a job you hate? Here’s some advice from Picasso, “Only wait until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.” Does your current job leave you feeling run over? unappreciated? Then today, may be the right time to finding work you love, rather than tomorrow. Take the time now to schedule a [...]
Volunteer – Part of the Top Ten Strategies for Finding A New Job.
May 7, 2010 by Charlene · 2 Comments
Want to learn the best way to make progress on your career goals or find a new job? Volunteer. Yes, in this economy it may be the new way to get yourself in front of those who may be hiring. If you are currently employed or recently laid off, Harvey Mackay lists Volunteering as part [...]
Changing Jobs Ain’t Sexy BUT …
April 29, 2010 by Charlene · Leave a Comment
It’s So worth it! Changing direction no matter the situation is difficult. YES I said it. It’s hard to change from one comfortable, familiar non-productive situation to one that is better for you. Changing the way we view employment or work is hard because you have to change the way you view work and the [...]
The Last Word on Finding Job Satisfaction
April 28, 2010 by Charlene · 6 Comments
“People aren’t tied to their desks anymore, and that gives them the opportunity to create their own definition of work-life balance” says Kathleen Finato, senior VP of Marketing at InterCall. Intercall released the results of a study of over 1900 technology-using workers. Although she concludes workers are free to create their own definition of work-life [...]
Friday Freedom: Inspiration For Your I.D.E.A.
April 16, 2010 by Charlene · Leave a Comment
This week I’ve gotten so many ideas to balance what I do while making money. The next step is ACTION. Inspiration is good but eventually you have to get moving. Stumbled upon this and wanted to give you one last inspirational push. All it really takes is one good idea to be successful. All it [...]
