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A Recommendation of Sorts
Hey there fellow writers, I'm back. This is the continuum to my introductory piece, "On How I Found My Voice," over in Education. So you don't feel lost, I'd suggest reading that baby before you dive into this little list of recommendations.
By Justina Deardoff8 years ago in Journal
Finding My Niche In The Business World
Like many others, I had finished school as a two time graduate. I made my mother proud but after College I really was lost!! I got a job working at a hospital as security in the Emergency and Trauma unit, along with studying for my Corrections Exam and working as a Bartender, Server and Manager at a restaurant. I know what you're thinking... how did I manage all that. Truth is i'm not quite sure myself, I just did it. I worked day shifts at the restaurant, took a nap went to the hospital from 7pm to 7am and studied on my breaks. My days off weren't really days off because that was when I found time to go to the gym, study and pick up extra side gig jobs. I was a MESS!!
By Leasha small8 years ago in Journal
6 Things You Will Want to Know About Local Government Trainee Solicitors
Trainee solicitors in local government are somewhat unicorns in the legal world. One will find themselves asking if they do really exist and if they indeed do, how do they look like or what do they do all day long. It is not all about bye-laws and committee meetings, ya know. Believe me when I say that we do exist and I feel the pain of your curiosity. So, I shall try to speak for all current trainee solicitors in local government and educate you on who we are and what we do. Here are six things you might or might not know about our special breed.
By Chris Abrigana8 years ago in Journal
Able
Have you thought about the power of the word ABLE? Able is a word we as individuals should consider daily. We are able to do many things throughout the day but we must choose. We all have the ability to perform certain task or activities but do we choose to? This is a mindset that we as individuals must adopt in our daily lives. As mentioned, choice gives us power of life or death. We can choose to live and be action-oriented or we can choose death, not being able to feel a level of satisfaction in our life. Therefore, we must be intentional about what we do and how we do it. Knowing that we are able to do something is the start of being intentional. What are those things you are able to do? What is holding you back? These are questions we need to constantly ask ourselves.
By Elroy Johnson8 years ago in Journal
9 Famous and Inspirational People Who Found Their Dream Jobs in Their 20s and Beyond
Being in your mid-20s is hell, especially if you have any kind of big dreams. As your friends start to get their dream jobs and generally settle down in houses you have no idea how they paid for, you can begin to think that’s it’s already too late for you to live your dream life. Before you down a whole bottle of something clear and unbelievably alcoholic and resign yourself to a life of shitty retail jobs, however, read the following. Some of the world’s best-known faces and figures throughout history weren’t doing what they wanted to do in their 20s. You too can write about a boy wizard, become a punk sex goddess or discover the laws of gravity!
By Samuel Spencer8 years ago in Journal
Leaping Into Your Life’s Work
I recently read an article on Oprah.com titled “How to Take a Leap and Make a Perfect Landing” and I thought to myself: I’ve done my share fair of leaping in the last 6 years.
By Michae baisden8 years ago in Journal
A Starving Artist
When you hear the phrase "starving artist" what is your first thought? For most people, they think of someone who sacrifices their well-being to prioritize their art. Either from lack of business or because they spend their limited funds on the art itself.
By Rebecca Rose8 years ago in Journal
My 6 Fave Productivity Tools
Working from home can be an adventure. For a lot of people it's the kids, for me it's the parents -- whatever I'm able to get done has to happen when I'm the only one at home, or when I can manage to hide away in my room. For those moments when I'm working from the library or something, though (because nothing can compete with the television volume in this household) there are a handful of apps and sites that help keep me focused on the task at hand.
By Princess Sparklefangs8 years ago in Journal
The Biggest Mistake Small Businesses Owners Make
Businesses fail for all different types of reasons. From running out of money to management committing fraud, no firm is immune to the pitfalls of the business world.
By Rupert Hargreaves8 years ago in Journal
Hire Hungry Talent
"I've made a huge mistake...." This was all I could think after the latest run in I had with Joe. You see, I had an extensive hiring process for the last two pieces to our team's puzzle.
By Joshua Warren8 years ago in Journal
Moving Aside the Side Hustle
Bored with the 9 to 5? Perhaps you fancy being your own boss and following your dream; then maybe you are one of the more than 44 million Americans who have a side hustle, a way to make money on the side while still remaining in full time employment. A side hustle is great, it can earn you some extra cash, but what if you want to develop it into your real job? Is it possible to hustle your full time employment aside and create a role doing something you truly love? Here are ten tips to help you give up the day job and start being your own boss.
By Wilf Voss8 years ago in Journal
Mechanic
The truck rolled forward, inside the desolate garage. Another job to be done, another long and hard day to get through. I walk to the side of it and slide under it on the creeper, the wheels creating a loud grinding sound, like sandpaper against my eardrums as they slide on the cold floor. I looked to the rear end as if it were calling out to me, saying, “I’m the first of many to come.” I heard it in my head like a dead whisper of a memory long forgotten, calling out to be heard and remembered. I slid back out, the same tedious sound was made once again by the wheels. Standing to my feet, I sauntered over to the toolbox, sliding open a drawer. The drawer let out a echoing creek, and then a thud as it opened before me. I reached in grabbing a wrench of adequate size for the job, creating a metal shuffling noise as I removed it from the others. I left the drawer open as I wouldn’t need the wrench very long. I slid back under to the same effect, as the noise assailed my ears. I placed the wrench upon the bolt, turning it with all my force. I kept turning over, and over, and over, until the bolt fell to the ground with a clang. I did this several times leaving a few bolts to hold the rear end in. I once again got out and was tormented by that damned sound from the wheels.
By Mr Boomba8 years ago in Journal