What It's Like To Be
From postal worker to film producer, what is it like to do what you do?
Cruise Ship Diaries Part 1
Prologue Since the outbreak of COVID-19 the cruise industry has been hit very hard, with at the time of writing this many crew still stuck on ships having not set foot on land for over 2 months. Trying to repatriate the crews worldwide has become a logistical nightmare for the schedulers as seemingly many countries will not let the crew disembark because of COVID-19 fear.
By Neil Gregory6 years ago in Journal
All In A Day's Work
On any given day, back in the days of what I shall refer to as 'normalcy', this is what I do. As one can imagine, today the likelihood of being able to cater any event, large or small, is non-existent to quite possibly- not possible. Do not misunderstand, with restrictions lessened a wee tad as of late, we are free to do so up to a maximum of 50 people. As long as all protocols are in place we are more than willing to get right back into the thick of things.
By Joseph Willson6 years ago in Journal
Caregiver Heroes
Periodically, I’ve been fortunate enough to receive respite grants from Hilarity For Charity. Because my husband has Alzheimer’s Disease, it’s very important that consistency is constant in his life. Fortunately, HomeInstead has beeen bake to get the same caregiver, Maria Jose Dribben. To my husband this is Jos. Maria, has been our neighbor since this development was built. Prior to getting hired by HomeInstead, she consistently volunteered to help me with my husband as his cognitive brain disorder progressed. Maria, A widow and mother of two, works as a caregiver in a group home, HomeInstead, Uber Driver, etc., worked diligently to care for her family. She raised two amazing daughters, both college graduates.
By Patricia Stone6 years ago in Journal
5 Reasons Insurance Sales Is a Good Career
After graduating from college, if you are thinking of getting into insurance career, you may be onto something. There are a ton of reasons why insurance sales is a solid career, but if you are uncertain about whether or not you should take the leap, then these 5 reasons will convince you to do so.
By AllaboutStats6 years ago in Journal
Artists showed up.
A lot of people stepped up in this tragic pandemic. We as a country have demonstrated our ability to care for one another, to support the most vulnerable, and to fight for those in need. Those people are extraordinary. Doctors, nurses, staff of healthcare centers, grocery store and big box store workers, unemployment office employees...the list continues. The essential workers who risked their lives for us are amazing and we are forever in their debt.
By Meghan Randolph6 years ago in Journal
5 Ways to Boost Your Freelance Customer Service Skills
If freelancing wasn’t already a lucrative-seeming career option for many individuals pre-COVID-19, it is definitely more alluring today than ever before. Providing people with the ability to make their own hours, work from anywhere in the world, and take business into their own hands without wondering if a boss is going to lay them off amid the coronavirus-fueled recession, freelancing is, for many, the ticket to their financial and professional future.
By Alexandra Fasulo6 years ago in Journal
Brave Hearts; Our Midwives
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on us and we are all rightly worried and hoping that it ends soon. Several people have stepped up to support people through this situation and among the silent front-liners that have done a commendable job are our courageous midwives and nurses. Not even the COVID-19 can halt women's basic reproductive right to giving birth, this makes midwives and nurses one of the most essential workers at all time because women need professional support during this hard time. The lives of midwives and nurses are no different and COVID-19 affects them like any other person but they continue keeping close distance with pregnant women in need because there is no other way to ensure a safe motherhood experience other than being close to their patients. The COVID-19 pandemic has proved fatal even in countries with stronger healthcare systems, were health workers including midwives have access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) unlike in Low and Middle income countries were they are at times forced to see patients without standard protective equipment due to stock-outs; this puts not only their lives at risk but also their families especially during pandemics like the COVID-19.
By AHMED KASULE6 years ago in Journal
How Self-Quarantine is Secretly a Writer's Dream
I’m a young writer with big goals. I have the emotion needed to help motivate my words; I’ve felt real and utter pain no child should witness so early in life, I’ve been truly and deeply loved and I have all the coffee and sunsets I could dream of. What more could an aspiring writer need?
By gray peters6 years ago in Journal
How I Made 1k with Freelance Writing
In December 2016, I began freelance writing. While my mother listened to one of Pat Flynn's Smart Passive Income podcasts, I actually soaked up information on entrepreneurship and blogging. Maybe it was the fact that I loved writing. Or I happened to testify to Pat Flynn's podcast. Perhaps, it's both. All I know is, within a few hours, I set up a freelance profile on Freelancer and Upwork.
By Emoijah Bridges6 years ago in Journal
Holding Up a Mirror
I am an actress and director. I am also a theatre reviewer. I have not been able to earn as a reviewer since mid-March. My many wonderful artist-friends have not been able to earn performing or directing or designing since mid-March. We miss sharing our work with audiences. We miss being together in the "room where it happens."
By Ellen Dilks6 years ago in Journal
