Daily Archives: May 20, 2010

I Run My Own Communications Strategy And Brand Firm

Posted on May 20, 2010 by

I like being in control of my own destiny. Autonomy, flexibility and options are three things that I’ve learned allow me to be fulfilled in my work. Continue reading →

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I Created My Own Fashionable Footwear Company

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The main reason why I decided to make a change was because I couldn’t see myself working the same job for someone else for the rest of my life. I needed to have control of when I wanted to take vacation, or if I wasn’t feeling well, I could just work from home. I also didn’t want to depend on someone else for a paycheck. If a recession happens again in twenty years, then I don’t have to worry about losing my job. After dealing with my hospital experience in college, I refuse to ever be in such an outrageous workplace where supervisors are corrupt and employees place blame on others. Continue reading →

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Jobs In Focus

Posted on May 20, 2010 by

Source: CNN

This morning I watched this piece from CNN on jobs and career. It discusses the current economy and how people are coping, getting by and remaining hopeful.

This is a great piece because it shows the realities of not having a job, or home. It depicts urban campers- people who live in motor homes. It shows how one father is doing whatever it takes to feed his kids.

Some are reinventing themselves, such as the Washington DC lawyer from Curbside Cupcakes (I can relate). A PR guy who is now an paramedic. Even a clown.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pKxN-wVzkE]

CNN Jobs In Focus: A Sign Of The Times Continue reading →

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