4-Hour Work Week – A New Way of Valuing Your Income
May 2, 2007
Warning: Do Not Read This Book Unless You Want to Quit Your Job I knew I was in trouble when I read this on the back cover of the 4 – Hour Work Week. I’ve been beat up with high stress and long hours at work the last few weeks so quitting is a tempting […]
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
April 24, 2007
Someone else’s speeding ticket might make my dreams come true. Escaping the Cubicle I was reading about Trent’s speeding ticket late last night when I saw an ad for a new book Timothy Ferriss, the 4 – Hour Work Week. The title of this newly released book makes some promises that sound intriguing. Escaping the […]
What’s More Important, Career Success or Family?
April 23, 2007
I’ve been a fan of the TV show The Apprentice ever since it’s first season. I said before that I think you can learn a lot of business concepts from watching them play out in “real life” on the show. After last night, I realized I learned a life lesson from the show as well. […]
How to Impress Your Boss by Screwing Up
April 17, 2007
Everyone makes mistakes. Sometimes the way you handle your mistake can actually turn it into an opportunity. My Mistake Due to bad listening on my part, I’ve spent the majority of the last two days at work, fun fun. My boss made a commitment to our Vice President of Technology and asked me to make […]
Why it Sucks to Work For Chrysler
April 6, 2007
We all make bad decisions. DaimlerChrysler is trying to break free from its 1998 decision to merge with the Chrysler Corporation and is looking for buyers for the Chrysler assets. While CEOs and private equity groups try to determine the best way to turn a buck from the game of hot potato with Chrysler, the […]
How to Get the Promotion You Deserve
April 5, 2007
We all know a thing or two about unrewarded effort. The fastest way to get a promotion you’ve earned or a position you want is to be pro-active about the process. I’ve followed the steps below and it’s netted me four promotions in seven years on the job. 1) Determine Expectations Identify the goals for […]
How to Ace a Job Interview
March 21, 2007
Job interviews are a tough nut to crack. You have a short period of time to convince total strangers that you’re the right candidate for them. Follow the tips below and your interview may end with a job offer. 1) Be Humble No one likes a pompous ass! A recent mistake I’ve witnessed is trying […]
Corporate Cubicle Politics – Why Size Matters in the Office
March 11, 2007
Would you turn down a bigger office or bigger cubicle if your boss offered it you? I did and now I’m questioning my decision. The Cubicle Decision My boss stopped by last week to ask if I wanted to move into a large cube recently vacated when another team leader on our floor moved groups. […]
Attention Generation Y, Don’t Forget to Rollover Your 401k!
January 11, 2007
Generation X Finance and Boston Gal picked up on an article yesterday that describes how people from Generation Y tend to switch jobs more frequently than ever before due to a variety of generational factors. The extinction of pension plans and the rise of 401k plans is one of the signs of this generational shift. […]
The High Price of Job Security
January 10, 2007
“This is so convoluted, no one is ever going to be able to figure it out!” said one cube dweller to another. The other smiled and said, “I know, job security baby!” I’ve worked in my current software job for 7 years and suppose I could be considered a “key” employee for our product. I […]
