This Website Is Now Four Years Old!
Photo by: Duncan Rawlinson Thank you for four great years! To be honest, it’s been a strange year. A few people have asked if I’ve lost interest in blogging. I’ve started working for the organizing…
Category Archives: Work Life Balance
I’ve Been Busy
Photo by: Vox Efx I’m back! Before you read on I wanted to say THANK YOU to all the people who waited patiently for resumes, cover letter makeovers, and critiques. I’d especially like to thank…
If You’re Not Happy, Do Something About it
Choose to Be Happy If you’re not happy, do something about it. If you’re happy, then keep doing what you’re doing. It’s that simple. If you need help then here are the Top 10 Ways…
You Need To Adapt To Survive
Survival of the Fittest Frogs, Echidnas, and other animals have evolved in different ways to be able to survive. The environment is changing. What are you doing to survive? I still meet people who are…
Sick Leave Is An Employee Benefit
Have you ever taken a mental health day? Sick Time Do you understand your sick time benefits? Are you scared to call in sick even when you have a legitimate reason? Sick time is a…
Stop Keeping Up With The Joneses!
Downsizing and Jobless I have recently seen the movie “The Company Men” starring Ben Affleck, Tommy Lee Jones and and Chris Cooper. Seeing the movie was not my choice as I was on a horrible…
Work Remotely As A Virtual Recruiter
My Office is Wherever I am Sometime at the end of 2009 my boyfriend and I decided to plan an epic trip that has taken us virtually around the world. We love to travel and…
Best and Worst Countries for Maternity Leave
How good is paid Maternity leave in your country? Take a look at this list of best and worst countries for paid maternity leave from creditcardcompare. 10 Best Countries for Paid Maternity Leave Sweden –…
Why Sleeping With Your Co-Worker Isn’t A Bad Idea
Do you think you have a better chance of picking up your Valentine around the office than in a bar or club? Well you’re probably right but it doesn’t mean you won’t regret it later.…
Essential Tips for Moms Going Back To Work
I became an aunt this past summer to baby Chloe, who is the cutest baby in the whole wide world (bias aside she is super duper cute). I started to think to myself and wondered…
My New Year’s Resolution
I can’t believe 2010 is almost over. I usually don’t take New Year’s resolutions seriously but for the past 5 years I have. My resolutions are usually the same year after year. I promise myself…
The Secret To Loving Monday’s
Photo by: tableatny Work and Life Balance What makes a good employer? It used to be great pay and health benefits but nowadays that’s not enough. As a recruiter I see many people come and…
Take Your Dog To Work
My dog Pepper I would love to take my dog Pepper to work with me. When she was 11 weeks old I was allowed to bring her to work but that only lasted for a…
Changing Careers
Passion What do you want to do when you grow up? Do you remember getting asked that question? I remember this and the feeling of not having a clue. I know I wasn’t alone either…