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Why work really hard for someone else? Why not do your own thing?
I am an Attorney turned Entrepreneur.
This is a blog about my forthcoming book, How I changed Careers...a resource, sanctuary and knowledge base for the working wounded who want to run their own show and need a little inspiration.
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Monthly Archives: January 2010
Consumer Activist: You Are Ralph Nader and Eddie Murphy
The chef would not “allow” any changes. I assumed I misunderstood. We were not under time pressure. He just wouldn’t make any changes at all. What made it worse is that I received this via email and then the staff did not follow up with me by phone or email. Basically, in my opinion, the said, “eat what we decide for you or choose another menu.” My response amounted to “kiss my ass. I’m not spending that kind of money in this economy and being treated so poorly, so keep your empty private dining room, unopened wine, and wait staff while I go to the competition.” Continue reading
Posted in Career Change, Marketing, Oh Hell No!
Tagged Advice, Career Change, consumer rights, eddie murphy, four seasons resort, glass ceiling, Recession, The grind
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Facebook Chat About Changing Careers
Lat week I had a fun chat with a friend from college. After much virtual “lol” laughter about events and drama from the past we caught up on the exciting things we are doing now. She mentioned how her husband … Continue reading
Spa Industry Fundraiser for Haiti, Healing Arts for Haiti
Its about a “spa style” fundraiser for Haiti next month in NYC. Many of us in the luxury products world give serious dollar value products to celebrities and pretty people. Here is a chance to give to help a human in their time of need. I’ve met Bruce once before. I remember his as straight talking and focused. All th econtact info is below. And if you need help organizing al large trade show, Call Nancy! Continue reading
Help Haiti
I’ve compiled a few resources of organizations doing work on the ground in Haiti. I prefer to give where I am not paying for administrative costs but my money goes directly to buy rice to put into someones mouth. Check out the organizations before giving and please add other resources that can be helpful to others.
ClintonBushHaitiFund.org
MedecinsSansFrontieres.com
SamaritansPurse.org
WorldVision.org
RedCross.org
Mercycorps.org Continue reading
Home Spa Essentials
Home Spa Essentials Real Products. Real People. Real Results ™ Treat Yourself (and your guests) Well An everyday luxury for yourself and your guests that lets them know you took time to think about the little things. Our hand soap … Continue reading
Career Change: Baptist Reverend to Civil Rights Leader
Re: quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr.
Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.
I chose this one because from time to time I ask myself, “why continue to strive towards altruism in a world that just wants to take from you?” Then I think, that is who I am and I am one more that doesn’t want to walk in the darkness of destructive selfishness, so if I appear as a fool, I know that is not true and it takes more strength to reach for creative altruism. I also think about the verse of scripture from Galatians 6:9Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Continue reading
Bitter Lawyer
Looking for a reason to change careers. Check out the videos on Bitterlawyer.com, and purchase something, anything from TravertineSpa.com. Save me from “The Firm.” Continue reading
Slash Your Personal, Business and Cell Phone Costs
The company behind the magicJack, the cheap Internet phone gadget that’s been heavily promoted on TV, has made a new version of the device that allows free calls from cell phones in the home, in a fashion that’s sure to draw protest from cellular carriers.
Posted in Advice, Career Change, Cost Cutting, Cost Savings, Entrepreneurship, Free Stuff, In the NEWs, technology
Tagged Career Change, cell phone, CES, Cost Cutting, femtocells, International Consumers Electronics Show, Magic Jack, phone, Recession, Skype, wifi, wireless spectrum license, YMax
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Happy To Have A Job In The Recession But Many Still Miserable
I was working at a software company in the early nineties and into the dot bomb era. I was not happy. I was miserable (and i did complain alot, but I was proactive). I saved a ton. Paid off debt. Plotted my strategy and when the market changed, I was gone. I started a business. Im writing a book. I am not miserable. I am happy.
At a certain point ya’ just gotta count your blessings. Unemployemnt is high, particularly here in CA.
If eating is important to you, stop complaining and do your work. Save some money. When you can make a change.
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Posted in Advice, Career Change, In the NEWs, Somebody's gotta do it
Tagged Advice, Career Change, entrepreneur, jon satisfaction, Recession, Yahoo! Finance
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CNN/Money List Dumbest Moments In Business 2009
Armatys accepted a job in 2002 with telecom equipment maker Avaya but then changed his mind before he started. He was already in the payroll system however, and the company started depositing his six-figure salary into his checking account.
For five years, Armatys did not notify Avaya of its error, but his attempt to make an early withdrawal from his 401(k) prompted an investigation that led to his arrest. Continue reading
Posted in Career Change, Coffee Break, In the NEWs
Tagged Armatys, avaya, Career Change, cnn.com, crime doesn't pay
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