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Joys of Writing
Writing is an entrancing thing. The author puts their thoughts into words others can relate to. How bloody fantastic is that? Imagine someone’s mind projected onto a screen. You can see all the mindless workings, what their first thought, second thoughts are when they see you. You can see how they construct sentences and get to know how another person sees things.
By Anya Leigh7 years ago in Journal
How To Know If Your Dream Should Be a Career
A friend of mine recently went to college to follow his dream career. He graduated, got a job, and was incredibly excited to start this new journey of life. Within a few months, he realized something was wrong with his dream. While he did love what he was doing, it seemed to have lost some luster since turning it into a job. Now, he works another career that he enjoys and turned his dream into an enjoyable hobby. His realization made me see that not all ideas are meant to be careers. The problem is, how do you know if you should pursue a job or just keep it as a hobby?
By Ashlyn Harper7 years ago in Journal
10 Jobs That Don't Require a High School Diploma
I will be the first to admit that I don't necessarily think that college is the only way to reach your personal definition of success. One can easily argue that many successful college dropouts have found achievement and fulfillment, outdoing their degree-holding counterparts.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Journal
10 Signs You're a Bad Boss
I remember when I worked at an ad agency that did a lot of work with pharmaceutical companies. They had great revenue, had a decent assistant manager, and also would occasionally order sushi for the group. The starting pay was $17 an hour, and despite all of this, they had a hard time keeping the place staffed.
By Riley Raul Reese7 years ago in Journal
Why I Want to Become a Nurse
I think it's safe to say that anyone who is interested in becoming a nurse can all agree on the same reasons as to why they feel lead to go to school for this profession. Maybe a friend, or someone in your family, with a medical condition that motivated you to pursue medicine, so you could make a difference in the lives of those who made deal with the same condition. Maybe you see it as a way to make good money! Or your parents wanted you to pursue it because of the good income and long-term benefits. Or maybe you're drawn to this field because of the action, the adrenaline, or the fact that medicine simply just excites you! Better yet, maybe you're just born with it! Maybe you're just born with the natural desire to help people! something a lot of humans lack in life. A selfless character willing to train and study hard to change people's lives..... To give them HOPE. And there's nothing wrong with that. There is nothing wrong with any of the reasons I just mentioned. Those reasons are what make you the kind of nurse you are today... or will become!
By Selah Rodgers7 years ago in Journal
How the Lack of Business Ethics Is Destructive to a Firm's Longevity
In today’s business world, it is important to establish certain standards to maintain ethical behavior and moral values. Each individual holds different principles that are shaped early in life by family, religion, educational background, and culture. These help create order and equilibrium among people, and keep a peaceful atmosphere in family, institutions, and in the workplace. In this latter one, ethics play an essential role in the longevity of a firm, regardless of its nature or the industry it belongs to.
By Alexander Sarmiento7 years ago in Journal
How to Start Your Career in Finance
Do you feel stuck in a dead end career? Don't settle! There are other options that will help you live a comfortable life and grow as a person. When you are looking for a new career option, there are many different directions you can try to take. For those that have an interest in business or mathematics, one great option to consider would be to pursue a career in finance. Those that are in the finance industry will have plenty of professional opportunities available to them, many of which can provide them with great job satisfaction and overall compensation. If you are looking to start a career in finance, there are a variety of tips that you should follow to get started.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Journal
6 Fall Things to Inspire Writers
It’s only been a few weeks since summer officially ended, but nights are getting colder. I love fall weather, but I can already feel my motivation waning a little knowing that soon I’ll be freezing as I bustle around with my laptop trying to find time to write. Regardless, we’re writers, so we need keep writing. Here are a few things we can look forward to.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFA7 years ago in Journal
A Passion, an Obsession, My Job?
At 18 years old, it's hard to say "I love my job," but when I turned 18, I knew what my goal for the months to come was: I was going to become a snowboard instructor. Getting paid to do something I absolutely love to do? That sounds awesome. I had worked at a resort in Michigan that the BOYNE company owned for two years before I was eligible to teach. I always wanted to be one of the people I saw walking around in the red coats that taught people of all ages the sport they lived for. I had been snowboarding for seven seasons and skied for three seasons prior to that before I applied for the job. I figured growing up on a ski hill and having some knowledge would help me land the job. I scored an interview and a few days later got a call asking when I can start working.
By Alex Brisson7 years ago in Journal
