Monthly Archives: August 2008
Job stress is higher this year
Workers are more stressed on the job this year compared to last, according to this week’s poll on Yahoo! HotJobs. (see table below) An interesting follow-up question might be about sources of the stress. Is it more about job security … Continue reading
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Who deserves more pay: Stewart or Colbert?
Web users believe that Jon Stewart deserves a higher salary than his fellow Comedy Central host, Stephen Colbert. That’s according to a vote set up as a way to promote a survey that is part of National Payroll Week (Sept. … Continue reading
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Checking personal email at work
Despite the possible risk for being fired, most people check their personal email every day while they are at work, according to results of this week’s Yahoo! HotJobs poll: Q Do you check personal email from your work computer while … Continue reading
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To moonlight or not to moonlight?
The “moonlighting” question is gaining ground, as the troubled economy has many workers thinking about taking a second job to help with financial strains. Adding a weekend gig could give you the economic boost you’ve been longing for. But it … Continue reading
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Sometimes you gotta ditch a goal
I am so enjoying watching the Olympics. The athletes are so inspiring, not only with their achievements but also their dedication to their goals of winning. I’m definitely a goal-oriented person, and I see in the Olympians much that I … Continue reading
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Social networking sites as a career benefit
I know plenty of people my age who poo-poo social networking sites like LinkedIn or Facebook, and they may be doing so at their peril. They would do well to read “The Social Network as a Career Safety Net” in … Continue reading
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Are bosses getting meaner?
The economic downturn is stressing bosses more, and making them meaner, according to a recent Newsweek.com article. “I’ve been hearing lots of hair-raising stories lately about bosses who may have had a tendency to be mean but are now acting … Continue reading
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