No matter what business you’re in, you’re going to somehow, some way, some shape or form deal with people. It’s unavoidable. It can be quite intimidating trying to sell people on your product or services, especially when you’re new in the field, and you don’t feel like you know everything you need to. I used…
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While I was in college, I got the best job ever for a young college student: I worked as an advisor in the sexual health resource clinic. I was only there for a few months, maybe 4 or so, but I learned SO much about sexual health, contraception, and everything that a parent would like…
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I recently read, “Career Success without a Real Job” by Ernie Zelinski. It was lighthearted, fun, and full of inspiration on how to get what you want out of life. One of the things that caught my eye was his “Top Ten” lists…and I share them with you here: The Top 10 Worse Uses of…
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My business goes through periods of great and, well, not-so-great cash-flow. In other words: I never know from month to month how much money I’m going to make. It’s the pain of living the life as “Queen of the Random Job.” Sure, I’d love to have more stability, and I’m assuming its coming, but sometimes…
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Ok, I thought this was kinda funny… I read “Career Success without a Real Job” by Ernie Zelinski recently, and was astounded by some of the facts in his book. Granted, I have no idea how true they are…and I’m not feeling inspired to do all the research…so I’ll just let you come to your…
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The fact that you actually clicked on this post really concerns me. Seriously. I’m a bit upset with you, actually. All because you want to know what’s so wrong with a job. Well, if you haven’t heard, “JOB” stands for “Just Over Broke.” Some company will decide your monetary worth, they’ll tell you when you…
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My friends recently told me about a movie that they saw…I forgot what it was called, but it was a documentary, following around heroin addicts. What struck me is that there was this one woman who would pose as a hooker to get people into bed, and before she did anything, pulled out a badge,…
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While going through the employment ads, you’ll see many ads from companies that require fees to get started. If you feel like you’re being scammed because someone wants you to buy into a business, keep in mind that these types of offers aren’t necessarily scams. The company wants to sell you on an opportunity, as…
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“Does Ronald McDonald Need a Bodyguard?” I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve been asked that very question. And I always reply, with a sly look in my eye, “Yes. Twelve-year-old boys were the worst.” And, frankly…they were. They were always trying to step on his feet and pull his hair. It’s interesting…
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Many years ago, I was in an acting for film class held by a casting agency in Seattle. We went around the room talking about our experience in the industry. One woman really stood out. She listed at least 15 classes and seminars she had attended, books that she had read, home-study courses she enrolled…
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