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Have You Ever Participated in a Strike?

SavvySugar — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:00:06 -0700

Last night's TV lineup offered the fourth season premiere of 30 Rock, which happens to be one of my favorite workplace comedies. The episode centered around the crew's efforts to save money and stay relevant during the recession, which ultimately prompted a Page strike including Kenny and special guest Steve Buscemi. While the strike had its humorous moments, they are not a laughing matter and require careful efforts, negotiations and passion for both unions and employers. Have you ever participated in a union or workplace strike?

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Savvy Links!

SavvySugar — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:00:17 -0700

Perfect for birthdays and grads, this DIY gift is so thoughtful you'll wish you knew about it years ago. - Glamour
Save yourself from those money-sapping stress habits. - MainStreet
Trying to curb your shopping urge? Coping with temptation sometimes means taking the earlier train home. - Self
Money advice from 30 Rock's Judah Friedlander might not be super helpful, but it's pretty funny. - WalletPop
If you want to follow-through on a project, don't tell anyone. - TresSugar

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Would You Rather Be a TV Writer or Movie Exec?

SavvySugar — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 06:00:51 -0700

Tina Fey's portrayal of TV writer Liz Lemon on 30 Rock cracks me up every week. I don't know how she does it, but somehow she makes juggling actors, producers, and wacky writers look like fun. I think it's fair to say I was equally charmed watching Brooke Shields play mommy and glamorous multitasking movie exec Wendy on Lipstick Jungle. It's hard to pass judgment on a career you haven't had, but forget education, relevant experience, and interview contacts for a second. Which career do you think is cooler?
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Under 30 and Impressive

SavvySugar — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 11:16:44 -0800

There's a great blog on CNN's website called Young People Who Rock, where the CNN Anchor Nicole Lapin focuses on remarkable people under age 30. She interviews a person or group with various accomplishments - it's refreshing and inspirational to read news about young people in a positive spotlight!

She recently interviewed 26-year-old Cecelia Ahern who wrote her first novel, P.S. I Love You when she was just 21 years old - Cecelia has one motivated and mature mind! I don't know about you, but when I was 21 I was just discovering my talents never mind completing a best-selling, self-discovery novel. She banked $1 million for publishing the tearjerker and of course I'm left wondering how she's handling her wealth! I'm planning on seeing the movie based on her book this weekend, and I know I'll enjoy it more because I know a bit about the brains behind the book.

You can click here to nominate yourself or someone else who you think rocks.