advice

Workplace advice for any issue, problem, or concern; from changing careers to co-working advice and decorating needs.

Don't Be a Dick at the Movies
If you've ever gone to a movie theatre, then you are an asshole. I said it and I'm not sorry. I worked at a movie theatre for four years and I encountered the rudest and dimmest people I'd ever met. I don't know what it is about going to the movies that makes everyone lose their wits and common courtesy but it's outrageous.
By Alissa Budzinski9 years ago in Journal
How Breaches and Hacking to Your IT Systems Can Affect Your Business
The safety and security of your company’s IT systems may be the most important thing that you need to take care of in order to be successful with your online business. A breach or a hack into your data or IT system could be devastating for your business so it’s important to make sure that you are aware of the causes that could make this a possibility. By being aware of the causes of these breaches and hacks that have occurred to other companies in the past, you will be able to take the necessary steps and precautions in order to avoid that from ever happening to your company. It’s better to be safe than sorry and the security of your IT systems should be the highest priority on the list.
By Ben W9 years ago in Journal
Give Up the Day Job & Chase Your Dreams!. Top Story - July 2017.
Success is a funny thing. It can be quite elusive. It can also be jaded, like an ex-lover that you used to enjoy tumbling around with. And just like that ex-lover of yours, the way you saw him/her was as clear as day at the time of courtship. But then something happened. Life got in the way. It has a habit of doing that. It's a mightily intrusive habit, but it happens pretty much every single day.
By Luis Samways9 years ago in Journal
Localizing the Translation Business
In this day and age of global markets, some things can simply get lost in translation. Even though having translation services are important, especially when dealing with different languages of various backgrounds, what’s often left out of the equation is making sure that localization the translations is a key part of these services. If you happen to make a mistake in your translation, it can have a negative effect on your business or on your project. The target market that you could be dealing with could be very specific, which is why localization the translations is a necessary thing to do.
By Ben W9 years ago in Journal
Why You Should Be Strategic with Your Social Media Presence
In this day and age, with the rise of social media, more and more companies are looking to be more strategic with this part of the Internet. If you strategically use social media in the correct ways, it can be a boon to both your marketing and advertising efforts. Social media does not pay off for every business so it’s important to be strategic with how you use this tool in order to be successful. There is a lot of research out there about using the presence of social media in order to benefit one’s company and it’s well-known that there are a few strategic ways that it can be utilized in order to boost your business’s profits and online notoriety.
By Ben W9 years ago in Journal
Why I Never Wanted to be a Writer
Writing is tricky business. If you are a writer, the odds are you've also had these moments of doubt and feelings of insecurity. Who do you write for? It doesn't matter whether you're a travel writer, journalist, or fiction author—at one time or another, the question comes up and you suddenly wonder “would this be what I'd be writing if I wasn't seeking a career, a publishing contract, or just plain ol' readership?”
By Helen Kirkby9 years ago in Journal
Life Lessons Learned From Being A University Freshman
DEADLINES DO MATTER!! Never forget or miss the deadlines. If you ever forget, make sure your syllabus is always by your side or stay in front of your eyes. Write those deadlines down in pieces of sticky notes and put them on your desk in front of you, so that whenever you sit down on your chair by your desk, you will see them clearly and remember them. However, if you like to write those deadlines into your daily planner, that is nice as well, but make sure your daily planner NEVER gets out of your sight, that your daily planner is your number 1 go to every morning before you leave and also every evening before you close your eyes. Regardless of your majors, plenty of professors DO NOT EVER accept late assignments. Yes, it is rigorous, it is harsh, it is strict, and of course, it is so so hard, because life can be crazy and hectic, and we accidentally forget. But no matter what, keep your deadlines at your most go-to places every day in your dorm room/apartment, and make sure that you remember them and adhere to them accordingly. Make time for yourself, plan your homework assignments ahead so you can have enough time to revise, edit, and proofread the contents of your works, and also enough time to submit your works, because there will be times you have to submit your works electronically before coming to class, so make sure you remember your deadlines and plan ahead as many times as possible, so you will not rush at the last minute. Truthfully, while in college, missing deadlines can lead to failing a class, but in the real career after college, missing deadlines can seriously lead to getting FIRED! Especially in the JOURNALISM INDUSTRY!!!!!!
By Heidi Tien9 years ago in Journal
Fighting to Stay Alive
After barely surviving a hemorrhagic stroke, I knew I'd have to give everything left in me if I wanted a second chance at life. I began rehabilitation therapy as soon as I came out of the coma and chose the six weeks across the street instead of 'six months recovering at home.' It's obvious now my brain was still injured and out of whack from the severe swelling and bleeding, but I know I made the right decision.
By Martina R. Gallegos9 years ago in Journal
Suffering From Writer's Block
You're writing a novel and the sentences are flowing, the scene is set and suddenly, you're stuck. Sound familiar? You guessed it, that dreaded thing we call writer's block.
By Lynn Heckman9 years ago in Journal
Working With Fabrics
Being a beginner in art or simply trying to understand art from a professional’s point of view can be intimidating. This intimidation can turn you away from trying new things. When my art professors introduced me to fabric, I stirred away from it for a while. The thought of making this incredible piece on a fabric was quite invigorating, but thinking about the thought process itself, not so much.
By Danyel Poindexter9 years ago in Journal
Life Lessons From Employment
Having a job can be a great way to gain some experiences about earning money and making a living on your own. It can also be a strong lesson that people learn about the path it takes to actually get a job. However, on the contrary to all of the benefits of employment, there are still lots of challenging aspects that require real efforts to overcome, in order to achieve the goals of living your life independently and earning your own money. Nothing can happen by magic, and nothing in life is easy. But when you dedicate your very best efforts to make something happen, you will definitely accomplish it regardless of how hard and challenging it can be.
By Heidi Tien9 years ago in Journal
Beginning with Digital Art
Get inspired by what various artists do by watching their techniques and delving into their digital art process on YouTube, but do not, I repeat, do not try to automatically put your level of expertise to theirs. This was a valuable lesson I had to learn when first getting into digital art. I placed my pedestal too high and expected too much from myself. While I’ve worked with watercolors, oil paints, different pastels and pencils, naturally, I assumed that digital painting was the next step to easy. I already knew so many things. That’s not how it goes. Digital art, like the other forms of art work, is its own setting and might be, in fact, one of the hardest things I ever tried.
By Danyel Poindexter9 years ago in Journal