As I wrote about in the past, there are advantages and disadvantages of working for a large corporation vs. working for a small business. Today I’m exploring a different kind of workplace: the non-profit organization. Non-profits can come in many different forms: religious and educational institutions, the government, and charities. For the purpose of today’s […]
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Between Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and…oh yeah that thing called the “real world”…people are building a personal brand whether they want to or not. Personal branding is not a new thing, just is more in-your-face than the pre-social media age. A corporate lawyer today has a similar personal brand as a corporate lawyer in the 50s. […]
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As one of my coworkers said recently, layoffs and downsizing of departments are becoming the norm. In light of a new economic climate, companies are trying to reshuffle responsibilities, adjust strategies, and cut costs. Unfortunately for employees, cutting costs usually hits employees. Sometimes it happens in the form of a hiring freeze or not filling […]
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Most college grads have thought at one point or another about going to graduate school. While for some this is a passing thought, others seriously consider it. Still fewer actually go through the full application process. The remaining are the ones who actually attend grad school and attain an advanced degree. One thing some fail […]
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There are a lot of benefits to being an employee, but what about who you work for? There can be a major difference between working for a small business versus working for a large corporation. Some people will be a better fit in a corporate environment, while others may thrive in a small business atmosphere. […]
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There is nothing wrong with saving money and living frugally. My wife and I do multiple things to save money, and will always look for ways to cut expenses. Recently, though, I have become much more focused on increasing income instead of trying to save money. I think there are a few good reasons to […]
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A few months ago I wrote about how you can save money by using Spotify. Spotify is a website/app that allows you to stream music for free. If you are willing to pay just $4.99 a month, you get unlimited streaming on your laptop. For $9.99 a month you get unlimited streaming on your laptop […]
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Outsourcing has been a hot topic for years. Some think outsourcing is over hyped and will never affect their job or industry. In reality, with technology increases and company’s profit margins being squeezed, there may be more incentive than ever before for companies to see how outsourcing can help them save money. To illustrate this […]
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A large majority of the work force most likely feel as if their jobs are relatively safe; they don’t foresee getting laid off in the immediate future. Then when it happens it hits them like a ton of bricks. In reality – no job is safe. As long as someone is paying you to do […]
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Whether it crosses your mind while you are still an undergrad or after you are years out of college, almost every college graduate contemplates going to graduate school. Whether it’s law school to get a jd or a phd program in sociology, the idea of having an advanced degree is something that many seriously consider. […]
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