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Unemployment; New Life
This week marks 8 weeks without working, and it has truly given me time to focus on ME. Thinking about a 12 hour shift right now gives me a headache and anxiety. When looking for jobs in the past I would always look for non-big brands company as an Event Manager, Event Director, Senior Event Manager, etc. It didn't matter the distances, I could work 50-80 hours work weeks, no matter what days, $65K salary minimum with commission, along with the bells and whistles. TODAY, I'm looking at Big Brands, or somewhat established company as an Event Coordinator, Event Planner, Event Specialist, etc. $45-$50K Salary, 10 miles radius, Monday -Friday 40-50 hours MAX work weeks.
By Stefanie G7 years ago in Journal
How to Motivate Your Employees to Come to Work
We've all dreaded going to our 9 to 5 jobs, for many more reasons than one. For starters, the pay rate sucks. Not to mention, more often than not, the people you work with also suck. Many managers and top-tier leaders often want to get the job done as effectively and as efficiently as possible. This can lead to negligence amongst the employees and the contingent workforce, which, from personal experience, really sucks. And how could I forget the immense pressure that is laid upon workers to get their jobs done? My mom had her role in the workplace threatened by her boss on the daily, which ultimately made her dread her job even more. What about our lives outside of the office? What about our families, our friends, and our significant others? How are we supposed to sustain healthy relationships with the ones we love when we're staying extra late at the office everyday? Two words: This. Sucks.
By LJ7 years ago in Journal
The Selfish Truth
I know once you looked at my title, the first thought that could have come to mind was "how rude" or "this is not right." Well, if you give me a few minutes of your time, I will prove to you that this is the missing piece. We're told from when the time we're toddlers that being selfish is wrong. We must share and give to others. As we become an adult this idea stays with us and we live our everyday life like this. But let me as a question: Have you been a giver so much that you felt as if you were empty? Or you seem to be the only one, but your emotional state is failing. Well, let me help you out. The day you become a selfish giver will be worth it. Yes, you read that sentence right. I used being selfish and giver in the same voice. This is because a selfish giver has the ability to enjoy their opportunity to serve. They find that being selfish gives them the greatest joy. Let's break this down.
By Lawrence E. Thompson Jr.7 years ago in Journal
You Will Fail
You will fail. Get up and get over it. You’ll be thankful for it later . Hello loves, and welcome to my first official blog entry. A sort of morbid way to start, but I have a weird sense of humor. But I do mean this. You will fail. Whether you like it or not, though I don’t know anyone who likes to fail at things. It’s a hard lesson to learn, but definitely an impacting one. A lesson I keep learning repeatedly. In the words of Sansa Stark:
By Laelda Desir7 years ago in Journal
My Ability to Read Thoughts
If all else fails, as I got a bunch of job rejection emails today. I feel screwed over yet again, wondering if I will ever get a real job. I feel down about my job situation only because I haven’t found the right fit. I could get an insurance license if I had $200 to pay for that. But until I do, I haven’t necessarily taken the time. Yes, my astrology chart does detail that I should work as a professional psychic. I feel weird asking for money because of that though. I mean I want to be a free healer but asking for money is weird for me. A tele-empath is the same thing as a psychic only more specific.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez7 years ago in Journal
Unemployment - First Timer
Today I’m making a change. I’m walking away from my General Manager position—a position that has taken over my life these past seven months. I have worked 70-hour work weeks, six days a week, on and off for eight months. A cellphone glued to my hand even on my days off, constantly checking emails, calls, schedule requests, or text messages from employees. Even during family days, 3,000 miles away for a girl's weekend trip, my parents coming to visit for a few days, etc. Managing over 70 employees, four managers, vendors, partnerships, events, and so on.
By Stefanie G7 years ago in Journal
What Working in a Fast Food Place Is Really Like
We've all heard horror stories about working at a fast food chain such as McDonald's, Wendy's or KFC. The horrible customers, terrible management, awfully low pay... I could keep going on and on, but is all of it really as horrifying as it sounds? Is it actually worse?
By Kate I.7 years ago in Journal
Starting Up My Own Production Company
After graduating from Hunter College with my Bachelor's degree, I became quickly overwhelmed with the various ways I could continue to further my career as a filmmaker. School prepared me with the fundamentals of being a good filmmaker but I didn't know how to really get into the industry. I was left trying to find any opportunities that I could latch on to but everything I saw didn't fully appeal to me. With pressure from my friends and family to be a huge success, I wanted to get something established quickly but realized it wasn't going to work out that way so easily.
By Saneesh Feisal7 years ago in Journal
Writers After College
After college, you're excited and ready to head out into the world. If you've been writing like I have for years, you're ready to put your creative ideas into production. However, if you're still in college or just started, here are a few tips.
By Shiny7 years ago in Journal
Mentorship in the Modern Workplace
I can remember feeling anxious as a new graduate about my first job and whether my boss would be a good mentor. I had heard repeatedly that without mentorship you are less likely to thrive and advance in your career.
By Debra Haydock7 years ago in Journal
Pros and Cons of Marketing and Starting Your Business Online
There's no denying the appeal in being your own boss, and calling your own shots. There's also no denying the appeal in investing in something you love whether it be clothes, video games, or makeup. The possibilities on the things you could market are endless, and adding the internet to the equation just makes things seem a little more achievable.
By Jessica Jane7 years ago in Journal
What Writing Has Done for Me
Writing was never a passion of mine when I was younger. I hated having to write when it came to schoolwork because I never thought my writing was good enough for anyone to read. Teachers and professors seemed to give me good grades for my writing, but I could never understand why, it sucked. One paper that I wrote which was based on real parts of my life earned me a spot as a guest speaker in one of her other classes. I felt honored that she asked me to.
By Brandi Payne7 years ago in Journal