I have now been unemployed for longer than I have ever been since I was an undergraduate. I am doing my best to learn from the experience the same way I would learn from other experiences. One of the first things I am learning is that I need to set a schedule for myself. My life works better if I have a schedule. Getting into a routine makes me more productive overall. As part of havingread more…
Do you use LinkedIn? Do you use it as an extension of your private life, or is it a professional network? I joined LinkedIn while I was in my MBA program. There was an informal competition to see who could get the most connections, after we had a guest speaker come in and talk about the power of social and professional networks. While I did not have the most connections, I was declared a “winner” byread more…
I am a flaming feminist. That will come out clearly in this post. If that bothers you, you should probably stop reading now. Thing 1 This weekend, we babysat 3.5 year old P for about 25 hours. We had a great time with her, but something happened that bothered me a little bit. I had just put her in her car seat to take her to the park. It was just she and I, butread more…
I promised a post of substance, though it might be the kind of substance you’re getting sick of from me. Once again, I am looking at some options, weighing the costs and benefits and trying to make a decision. This time, though, I could really, really use your input. I hope you’ll give me some. I have been in my current position two years. My title is Operations and Administrative Programs manager. My target lengthread more…
