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How Long Have You Been At Your Current Job?

I guy that I work with just celebrated 40 years with our company. I ask "why stay so long?" I think that changing jobs aids in your personal deve[...] read more »
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My Own TPS Report Story

If you've seen the movie Office Space, you know what a TPS Report is. I tell the tale of my own encounter with a TPS-like report. read more »
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Unpaid Overtime: Not Just for Brown Nosers Anymore

More companies are expecting unpaid overtime from their employees these days. I explain why not just brown nosers fell compelled to put in free hour[...] read more »
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A Worthy Adversary

Many successful people have had a rival that forces them to bring their A-game. I look at several examples, and examine why a worthy adversary can b[...] read more »
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Success is Boring

Many people, seemingly at the pinnacle of success, choose to quit their jobs and start over again somewhere else. This can be attributed to either b[...] read more »
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Summer Jobs Don’t Have to Suck

Summer jobs may offer lousy pay and bad working conditions, but you can get something out of them for the long run. read more »
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For the Love of God, Don’t Just Read the PowerPoint Charts!

When giving a presentation, don't just read your charts. You'll lose your audience, and your point won't get across. read more »
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How To Avoid Getting Laid Off

Trying to avoid a layoff may be useless; your boss already knows what kind of worker you are. Be proactive BEFORE layoffs start, by learning how to d[...] read more »
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Your Weight is Costing You Money

Our bad habits could wind up costing us more than just our health. We're seeing rising expenses in 5 areas of our lives. I suggest cheaper alternati[...] read more »
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To Freelance, or Not to Freelance?

I discuss the pros and cons of freelance work, from the volatility of the paychecks to the individual's freedom. I also touch on the benefits of hi[...] read more »
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Are Layoffs Harder for Men?

According to an article in Yahoo Finance, layoffs are harder on men. I think the article's rationale is old-fashioned, and maybe a bit sexist. Lay[...] read more »
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Jobs that Pay Over $50K Starting Salary

Yahoo listed 6 jobs that pay a starting salary of over $50K/year. I offer my comments with tongue-in-cheek. read more »
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5 Ways to Grow Your Shrinking Nest Egg

SmartMoney had 5 ways of stretching your savings. I comment on the feasibility of implementing these steps in regard to my own savings. read more »
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11 Ideas for New Income Streams

Kiplinger offers 11 ways to get extra cash. I offer my take on the feasibility of exploring these streams for my own benefit. read more »
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Barbaric Book Review: Die Broke by Stephen M. Pollan, Part 1 « The Corporate Barbarian Blog

This is Part 1 of my review of the book Die Broke by Stephen M. Pollan and Mark Levine. This post examines Step One in the process, what the authors[...] read more »
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