http://www.savvysugar.com/ It Makes Sense. en http://www.savvysugar.com/2523588 <p>One of my favorite moments of last night's episode of <a href="http://www.buzzsugar.com/tag/The+Office/" >The Office</a> was when Michael first sees Toby after his Costa Rican hiatus and repeatedly shouts "no" in Toby's face. Michael doesn't try to keep his distaste for Toby a secret — everyone from the corporate Dunder-Mifflin Office to Scranton knows how much resentment Michael holds for him.</p> <p>I doubt any of you have tried to set up your co-worker to be busted as a drug dealer, using basil from a caprese salad, no less, but are there any co-workers who you'd describe as your least favorite? Check out the video below of Michael acting out, and then tell me about your least favorite co-worker. </p> <p> <div style='width:455px' id="spi_tabs_container"> <div id="spi_tabs_top"> <div id="spi_tabs_topL"></div> <div id="spi_tabs_topR"></div> </div> <div class="panel chatter_chatter fbceleb " > <center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://images.teamsugar.com/static/js/swfobject.js"></script> <p style=margin:0px;padding:0px id="player_2523613"><a href="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer">Get Flash</a> to see this player.</p> <script type="text/javascript"> var so2523613 = new SWFObject('/static/flash/mediaplayer.swf','mpl','400','300','7'); so2523613.addParam('allowfullscreen','true'); so2523613.addVariable("file",'2523613.flv'); so2523613.addVariable('height', 328); so2523613.addVariable('image','/media/cooked/thumbs/2523613.jpg'); so2523613.addVariable('width','400'); so2523613.addVariable('logo','/static/imgs/watermark/savvysugar.png'); so2523613.write('player_2523613'); </script> </center> </div> <div id="spi_tabs_bot"> <div id="spi_tabs_botL"></div> <div id="spi_tabs_botR"></div> </div> </div></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2523588#comment co-worker I'm Asking job Rainn Wilson Steve Carell The Grind The Office Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:30:39 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2523588 http://www.savvysugar.com/2517498 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/47_2008/f94aec71b7df3134_productivity.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="301" width="300"></span>Thirty-five percent — that's how much productive work the average woman does in an eight-hour day! <a href="http://www.womenshealthmag.com" target="_blank">Women's Health</a> broke down the typical work day in its December issue and found out what we are doing with the remaining 65 percent of our time: Email, 20.83 percent; looking for stuff, 18.75 percent; interruptions, 12.5 percent; Internet searches, 12.92 percent. </p> <p>Most of you said that you never <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2513448/" >sign out of your personal email</a> during the work day, and those who do sign out log back in a few times throughout the day. So, we're pretty much all guilty of that one, but what about the other time-sucks that detract from our productivity? <b>Women's Health</b> came up with 20 ways to avoid these traps, and I've selected their best ideas to share with you. Check them out when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2517498">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2517498#comment job productivity The Grind women Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:15:48 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2517498 http://www.savvysugar.com/2516474 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/47_2008/25b3fb00925153a4_job-search.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarge" height="296" width="250"></span>Dear Savvy,</p> <p>I'm wondering what you think is the best method for getting into a company. I am looking for a job in my area, and there is a specific company that I want to work for.</p> <p>My knee-jerk reaction is to apply for any job that I am capable of doing, but the more I think about it the more I think that it may not be a good idea. Does applying for every job available at a company look bad or does it get your name into company conversation?</p> <p>See my answer when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2516474">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2516474#comment Ask Savvy job job search The Grind Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:30:28 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2516474 http://www.savvysugar.com/2513537 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/47_2008/aa909c56c328755f_instyle.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarger" height="379" width="300"></span>While being a supermodel is hands-down out of the question for most of us, Heidi Klum's business sense is something that can inspire and motivate any working girl. She's smiling on the cover of <a href="http://www.instyle.com/instyle/" target="_blank">InStyle</a>'s December issue and inside the magazine she spells out her <a href="http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/general/photos/0,,20219137_20240419,00.html" target="_blank">five rules for success</a>. The rule below is my favorite. </p> <ul> <li><b>Be open to learning new things</b>: "It's not good to think you know it all—I don't think that's cool or smart. I think there's always more things that people teach you. Be confident and open to incorporating certain suggestions!"</li> </ul> <p>Her rule applies all year-round, but it's especially important advice given many companies are now in <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/tags/performance+review/" >performance review</a> mode. Notice valuable feedback when it's given to you, and you'll improve overall. </p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2513537#comment business Heidi Klum motivation The Grind work Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:30:31 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2513537 http://www.savvysugar.com/2513448 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2513448"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2513448',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2513448');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/47_2008/168a6f98154e1dff_email.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image center xxlarge" height="450" width="450"></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2513448" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>How Often Do You Check Your Personal Email at Work?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Once a day.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> 2-3 times a day.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> 4-5 times a day.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="3" class="form-radio" /> I'm on all day — I never sign out!</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="4" class="form-radio" /> I never check it! </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="5" class="form-radio" /> Something else. See my comments below.</label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2513448" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.savvysugar.com/2513448#comment email poll productivity Savvy poll The Grind Your Two Cents Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:15:38 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2513448 http://www.savvysugar.com/2510377 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/47_2008/43cd4cc125fac0cf_resume.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="237" width="300"></span>You're not fooling anyone with the lies on your resume, and you're only hurting yourself by submitting a deceptive résumé to a prospective employer. Experts know that during a time of high unemployment like we have now, candidates are <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122671047127630135.html" target="_blank">more likely to misrepresent their credentials</a>, especially education. Applicants may feel they need to lie in order to get an interview, but you're wasting both your time and the employer's if you aren't who your résumé says you are. </p> <p>A simple call to a previous employer to review your stated accomplishments, a request to the university to verify your degree, or a more thorough background check is all it takes to find out whether or not a résumé is truthful. Be an applicant that an employer can respect by refusing to stoop to deception when times are desperate. Think your résumé could use some freshening up? Get feedback by sharing it in my <a href="http://teamsugar.com/group/1587626/" >Résumé Remedy</a> group. </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2510377#comment job search resume The Grind Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:30:46 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2510377 http://www.savvysugar.com/2502548 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/46_2008/6a70feec73e26df2_severance.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="300" width="300"></span>Severance packages are like parting gifts from an employer that say 'sorry things didn't work out.' Forty-five percent of you said you'd <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2490624/" >volunteer to give up your job</a> if your boss asked for volunteers, and if that were reality you'd be rewarded with a severance package. </p> <p>Because most companies use their own formulas for determining severance, it's difficult to predict how much severance you'd get should a pink slip come your way. <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2008/11/10/news/economy/severance_packages/index.htm/" target="_blank">CNN Money talked to several human resources</a> experts about the severance patterns they've been tracking. To see what you could expect in a severance package, </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2502548">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2502548#comment job loss severance package The Grind Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:30:26 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2502548 http://www.savvysugar.com/2502197 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/46_2008/f35619cb4f71ce8b_obama.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarger" height="377" width="300"></span> Barack Obama is my boss. How would you like to be able to technically say that? If you're serious about wanting a job under the Obama administration, now is the time to apply. Typically, about 7,000 new jobs open up at the beginning of a new president's term, and on Wednesday the government <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122653748039422809.html" target="_blank">will announce which positions will be available</a> and where they will be located. </p> <p>The jobs last as long as Obama is in office and are referred to as politically appointed or noncareer positions (political experience is not a prerequisite). The positions cover a variety of fields offered at a wide range of salaries and experience levels. Fill out a <a href="http://www.change.gov" target="_blank">general application online</a> now to receive instructions later about how to apply for the positions that interest you most. A comprehensive list of all jobs will be available after they've been announced at <a href="http://www.gpoaccess.gov" target="_blank">gpoaccess.gov</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2502197#comment Barack Obama career job The Grind Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:30:48 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2502197 http://www.savvysugar.com/2500799 <p>Last night, Michael, Andy, and Oscar took a business trip that got them out of <a href="http://www.buzzsugar.com/tag/The+Office/" >The Office</a> and took them to Canada. While Michael is off with the concierge from their hotel, Andy and Oscar get drunk together and enjoy each other's company. Andy tries to play Oscar's wingman by approaching two men in the bar he thought were gay, and Oscar encourages Andy to drunk dial Angela and ask her why she won't "do him." </p> <p>Back in Scranton, Kelly and Ryan reignite their relationship, and Pam comes back from New York and makes an adorable speech to Jim upon her return. It seems like, at least in this office, it's easier to fall in love than make friends; as Andy says, "I had to go all the way to Canada to get to know a guy who sits 20 feet away from me." Watch the video of the early stages of their bromance, and then tell me, do you think it's easier to find a relationship than a friend at work?</p> <p> <div style='width:455px' id="spi_tabs_container"> <div id="spi_tabs_top"> <div id="spi_tabs_topL"></div> <div id="spi_tabs_topR"></div> </div> <div class="panel chatter_chatter fbceleb " > <center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://images.teamsugar.com/static/js/swfobject.js"></script> <p style=margin:0px;padding:0px id="player_2500757"><a href="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer">Get Flash</a> to see this player.</p> <script type="text/javascript"> var so2500757 = new SWFObject('/static/flash/mediaplayer.swf','mpl','400','300','7'); so2500757.addParam('allowfullscreen','true'); so2500757.addVariable("file",'2500757.flv'); so2500757.addVariable('height', 328); so2500757.addVariable('image','/media/cooked/thumbs/2500757.jpg'); so2500757.addVariable('width','400'); so2500757.addVariable('logo','/static/imgs/watermark/savvysugar.png'); so2500757.write('player_2500757'); </script> </center> </div> <div id="spi_tabs_bot"> <div id="spi_tabs_botL"></div> <div id="spi_tabs_botR"></div> </div> </div></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2500799#comment Rainn Wilson Steve Carell The Grind The Office Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:30:43 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2500799 http://www.savvysugar.com/2496892 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/46_2008/862b304935a6afa4_review.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="240" width="300"></span>Doing what you can <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2493641/" >to prepare for a performance review</a> puts you in the best position possible for a smooth experience, but unexpected bumps can certainly arise. If you and your boss haven't been communicating well, that leaves an open door for surprise comments that could shake your confidence. Don't let these minor moments distract you from getting the most from your review. Check out these <a href="http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-performance_review_meeting_with_the_boss-573" target="_blank">tips from various industry experts</a> for handling potentially sticky situations. </p> <ol> <li><b>Ask questions</b>: Your boss may assume that you know what she's talking about when she tells you you're doing a good job. Ask what stands out about your job performance, and if she's dissatisfied with the job you've been doing, ask for specific examples and how you could do better next time.</li> <li><b>Tell your story</b>: If you think your boss's negativity stems from a misunderstanding, ask her, "I have a different perspective on this situation. Would you like to hear it?" Steer clear of defending everything your boss brings up. Sometimes, it's more appropriate to say, "I hadn't looked at it that way. I'd like to try that next time."</li> </ol> <p>See three more tips for your review when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2496892">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2496892#comment career job Performance Review The Grind Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:30:41 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2496892 http://www.savvysugar.com/2493641 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/46_2008/516d0f8601e7c50b_review.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="200" width="300"></span>Annual performance reviews often coincide with the holiday season, and that's at least true for Sugar HQ. While there's nothing to really be scared about, it's natural to try and think about what negative feedback you could be facing by over-analyzing the smallest mistakes from the past year. It's more productive to brush up on the positive details rather than be consumed by the negative, so replace any ounce of dread you have by being confidently prepared. </p> <ol> <li>If you went through a review with the same company last year, dig up your notes and check off the things you've continued to do well and the points you've improved upon. If you are a newer employee and this is your first review, ask your boss how you'll be evaluated so you know what to expect and can prepare accordingly.</li> <li>Think about the feedback you've received throughout the year. If there were instances where your boss suggested you could improve, did you take the steps to do so? Come up with a couple of examples of how you listened to what she said and applied it to your work.</li> </ol> <p>See two more preparation pointers when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2493641">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2493641#comment career job Performance Review The Grind Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:15:28 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2493641 http://www.savvysugar.com/2490624 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2490624"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2490624',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2490624');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/46_2008/98ad42685aa56295_job-cut.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarger" height="361" width="240"></span>It's a troubling time for the publishing industry, and the largest US company of them all, Time Inc., is reacting by cutting jobs from its magazines. <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/11/business/media/11time.html/" target="_blank">Time has asked for 100 volunteers</a> from its editorial staff at a handful of publications, including <b>Time</b>, <b>People</b>, and <b>Sports Illustrated</b>, to volunteer to give up their jobs. </p> <p>Volunteers would of course leave with severance packages (terms undisclosed to the media). It's a tough job market out there in many industries, though some are still <a href="http://www.kiplinger.com/columns/starting/archive/2008/st0326.htm/" target="_blank">supposedly good bets for finding</a> open positions. What would you do? </p> <p><br clear=all> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2490624" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Would You Volunteer to Give Up Your Job Right Now?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Yes, I'd give up my job for severance right now.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> I would if the job market weren't so tough.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> No, I wouldn't voluntarily give up my job right now.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="3" class="form-radio" /> Something else. I'll tell you in the comments below. </label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2490624" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.savvysugar.com/2490624#comment job job loss poll Savvy poll The Grind unemployment Your Two Cents Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:15:12 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2490624 http://www.savvysugar.com/2486947 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/46_2008/6af3c74122110e90_best-job.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarge" height="318" width="240"></span>You all enthusiastically shared some entertaining stories <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/1783470/" >about the worst jobs you've ever had</a>, but now I'm wondering what you'd say is the best job you've had. Most jobs have certain redeeming qualities, but which position would you say beats the rest?</p> <p><br clear=all><br /> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a> </p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2486947#comment I'm Asking job The Grind Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:30:06 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2486947 http://www.savvysugar.com/2486679 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/46_2008/5d6d837560957f8e_working-mom.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarge" height="219" width="300"></span>Working moms are masters of multitasking and I admire their ability to juggle so many responsibilities. We all know at least one mom who manages to make it all work, and there are some countries that rely on the labor of working moms more than others. Can you guess which country boasts the most employed mothers? </p> <p><br clear=all><br /> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2486679">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2486679#comment How Money Are You quiz Savvy quiz The Grind work Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:30:29 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2486679 http://www.savvysugar.com/2474321 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2474321"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2474321',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2474321');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/45_2008/5a86429c6ad72000_office.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image center preview" height="307" width="550"></span></p> <p>Role-playing is <a href="http://www.buzzsugar.com/tag/The+Office/" >The Office</a>'s way of demonstrating that practice makes perfect, and Dwight and Jim's performance was comedic perfection. Jim played the client named Mr. Buttlicker while Dwight played the paper salesperson, and each role-player had his own pretend phone. Michael, of course, moderated the whole thing terribly. </p> <p>My first experience with role-playing at work was during college when I was waitressing — I didn't like it then, and I still despise it. Have you had to role-play at work? </p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2474321" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Have You Had to Role-Play at Work?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Yes, I've had to role-play at work.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> No, I've never had to role-play.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> Something else. I'll tell you in the comments below. </label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2474321" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.savvysugar.com/2474321#comment poll Rainn Wilson Savvy poll Steve Carell The Grind The Office Your Two Cents Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:00:37 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2474321 http://www.savvysugar.com/2472209 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/45_2008/6888fb8ccf37385b_coworker.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarger" height="378" width="250"></span>Watching a co-worker pack up after being laid off is saddening for those workers that made it through layoffs. Employees across most industries in the US are experiencing this solemn situation, and we should be prepared with what to say when someone we worked with gets a pink slip, so that we don't unintentionally come off as insensitive colleagues. See my tips for how to respond when you're told a co-worker will no longer be on payroll when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2472209">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2472209#comment co-worker job loss The Grind Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:15:46 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2472209 http://www.savvysugar.com/2469093 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/45_2008/5683086668af6852_pilot.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="235" width="300"></span>There are plenty of stories driven by bad news these days, so I was relieved to find the University of Chicago's study, "Job Satisfaction in the United States." The study summed up the careers where workers are reportedly happiest overall, <a href="http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-where_do_america_s_happiest_people_work-569" target="_blank">and found that these jobs involve</a> helping others, technical and scientific expertise, or creativity. Here are the 10 occupations where the study found workers to have the greatest job satisfaction and overall happiness. Are you surprised at any of the jobs on the list?</p> <p><br></p> <h3>10 Careers With the Happiest Workers</h3> <ol> <li value=”10”>Airline pilots and navigators</li> <li value=”9”>Industrial engineers</li> <li value=”8”>Miscellaneous mechanical and repairing occupations </li> <li value=”7”>Science technicians </li> <li value=”6”>Actors and directors</li> </ol> <p>See the five happiest careers when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2469093">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2469093#comment career job The Grind Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:30:42 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2469093 http://www.savvysugar.com/2466902 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/45_2008/147e5aac0cc8622a_resume-tip.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarge" height="228" width="300"></span>If there's one common thread of knowledge out there regarding résumés, it's that action verbs are necessary to get the interviewer interested. However, not everyone knows how to use these verbs to enhance their résumés, and countless candidates don't use them to the best of their advantage. </p> <p>Run through your résumé and look for sentences that begin with the phrase "responsible for," like "responsible for maintaining accurate financial records," and consider revising these bullet points. The verb maintain is included, but it isn't being used in an effective way. Instead, the point of your responsibilities will pack a bigger punch when you start the sentence with a verb and write "maintain(ed) accurate financial records." Don't stop there — when you add how your records maintenance was flawless or how your detail-oriented self caught several mistakes, you will have officially taken your candidacy up a notch. </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2466902#comment job job search resume The Grind Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:30:28 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2466902 http://www.savvysugar.com/2466065 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/45_2008/b79e09318bc9dce9_network.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right outline xlarge" height="320" width="212"></span>Networking to find work is an invaluable tool, but after you've networked your way in to an interview you're often on your own. A few unanswered emails and replies that the company has decided to go in another direction is enough to put a job seeker into a state of frustration, but your network could come in to play once again after you've been brushed off by a potential employer. Find out how when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2466065">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2466065#comment interview job search networking The Grind Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:30:13 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2466065 http://www.savvysugar.com/2463207 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/45_2008/d15d04d6c2f04d40_ugly-betty.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image center outline preview" height="354" width="530"></span></p> <p>There's a reason why the adage "you have to start somewhere" has stuck around. Perhaps it's only mildly comforting to hear when you're in a job-hating state of mind, but the truth is most people have had to work their way into their successful careers. A common job title for recent graduates is administrative assistant, a position with a job description that usually doesn't do it justice. This jack-of-all-trades job has more of a career growth track than it did five years ago, according to a survey of executives, and several experts <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/02/jobs/02career.html/" target="_blank">shared information with The New York Times</a> on how to make the most of an administrative position. See their comments when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2463207">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2463207#comment assistant career job The Grind Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:30:22 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2463207 http://www.savvysugar.com/2462974 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2462974"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2462974',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2462974');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/45_2008/d41c87f10fa1f695_vote.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarge" height="320" width="279"></span>Casting your vote for the next US president should be a priority today, and we can expect Election Day voting lines to be on the longer side this year. Here in California the polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m., so hopefully the long hours encourage everyone to get out and vote. Will you be leaving work early or taking time out of your day to vote? </p> <p><br clear=all></p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2462974" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Your Two Cents: Are You Leaving Work Early to Vote Today?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Yes, I'm taking time out of my work day to vote.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> No, I'll be able to vote without taking off early or leaving the office during the day.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> Something else. I'll tell you in the comments below. </label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2462974" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.savvysugar.com/2462974#comment 2008 Presidential Election job poll Savvy poll The Grind Your Two Cents Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:15:45 -0800 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2462974 http://www.savvysugar.com/2447682 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2447682"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2447682',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2447682');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p>Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch got all decked out for Halloween on last night's episode of <a href="http://www.buzzsugar.com/tag/The+Office/" >The Office</a>. Stanley wore a mask so he could discreetly sleep, Kelly dressed as Carrie Bradshaw, Phyllis was Raggedy Ann, Ryan was Gordon Gekko, Andy wore a kitten costume, and Dwight and Kevin both showed up as the Joker. Pam didn't know the tradition was limited to the Scranton branch and went to work in the New York office dressed as Charlie Chaplin, where nobody else wore a costume. </p> <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/44_2008/9d1e159e72182337_the-office.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image center outline preview" height="303" width="540"></span></p> <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/44_2008/7ef78c55e84058be_the-office1.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image center outline preview" height="154" width="550"></span></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2447682" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Did You Wear Your Halloween Costume to Work?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Yes, I wore my costume to work today.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> No, but some of my co-workers dressed up.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> No, nobody wears their Halloween costumes to work in my office.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="3" class="form-radio" /> Something else. I'll tell you in the comments below. </label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2447682" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.savvysugar.com/2447682#comment Halloween office Rainn Wilson Steve Carell The Grind The Office Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:30:42 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2447682 http://www.savvysugar.com/2445967 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/44_2008/93889643346e01ed_dryer.larger.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right outline larger" height="240" width="237"></span>At the beginning of the week I told you <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2420302/" >about Careerbuilder's recent survey</a> that asked bosses for the most ridiculous excuses they've heard from employees calling to say they'd be missing work. You all responded with stories of unbelievable excuses you've heard or used, and below are some that made my eyes pop! Some are true and some are not — which do you think is most outrageous? </p> <ul> <li>"I got apricot scrub in my eye when I was washing my face. I cut my eye so I can't come in."</li> <li>A girl called in one day because she forgot to put her clothes in the dryer, and her dryer was old, so it would take several hours for her clothes to dry. By then it was not worth coming in to work that day.</li> <li>Someone called in sick by saying a wasp was in the closet holding all the work clothes, and the next day the worker called in say with a reaction to a wasp sting.</li> <li>"You know how when you are drifting off to sleep and you jerk awake? One woman claims she got whiplash that way!"</li> </ul> <p>See four more excuses when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2445967">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2445967#comment boss job paid sick leave The Grind Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:30:19 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2445967 http://www.savvysugar.com/2446244 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/44_2008/c6fe22786e2e2616_job-loss.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="203" width="305"></span>About 760,000 US workers were laid off this year and <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2008/10/27/news/vulnerable_industries/index.htm/" target="_blank">25 percent of employers anticipate layoffs</a> in the next 12 month period. It's suggested that the big question for some sectors isn't if, but when, layoffs will occur, and here are the industries that experts say are more vulnerable to a compromised workforce than others. </p> <ul> <li><b>Housing</b>: Beyond the jobs lost from the mortgage meltdown like mortgage lenders and homebuilders, jobs in commercial real-estate and at real-estate agencies could be the next to go.</li> <li><b>Finance</b>: Expect more layoffs as financial firms reorganize and consolidate.</li> <li><b>Retail</b>: The holidays look dismal for retailers and that doesn't fare well for industry employees.</li> <li><b>Publishing</b>: We can expect tough times ahead for newspapers and magazines that rely on advertisers.</li> <li><b>Autos</b>: Plummeting sales will likely lead to layoffs in manufacturing and at dealerships and suppliers.</li> <li><b>Travel</b>: With consumers spending less on travel, there may be layers of layoffs from airlines, rental cars, hotels, and restaurants.</li> </ul> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2446244#comment economy job job loss The Grind unemployment Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:30:12 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2446244 http://www.savvysugar.com/2440841 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/44_2008/b1b51efc75ea6bbe_lunch.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right outline xlarge" height="300" width="300"></span>Look around. Are you and the majority of your co-workers stabbing at the salads on your desks? According to a recent survey by Robert Half International, senior executives <a href="http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-let_s_do_lunch_or_not-557" target="_blank">work through lunch three days a week</a> and take about 35 minutes for lunch on the other two days. Because employees are inclined to emulate the habits of their bosses, you can bet those without an office are spending at least three days working through lunch. </p> <p>Doug White of Robert Half offers tips on how to combat the disappearing lunch break, and there is one in particular that I fancy. In fact, since adopting this way of work, I've discovered more time during the day and have been able to fit in lunch-time workouts a couple days a week — something that was impossible before.</p> <blockquote><p>When planning your day, set a few early goals for yourself. In addition to your daily to-do list, consider creating a "to-do by noon" list, for instance. Meeting these deadlines will give you a sense of relief and accomplishment, setting the stage for a more relaxing and enjoyable lunch.</p></blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2440841#comment job The Grind work Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:30:33 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2440841 http://www.savvysugar.com/2438274 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/44_2008/74c40166b3da7ad9_plan.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarge" height="199" width="300"></span>There may be signs that <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2170817/" >your job is on the rocks</a>, and as the job market has been looking increasingly grim many experts remind us to have a backup plan in case we lose our jobs. Have you been crafting a plan to fall back on if you get a pink slip? </p> <p><br clear=all><br /> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2438274#comment job job loss The Grind unemployment Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:30:25 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2438274 http://www.savvysugar.com/2435913 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/44_2008/d1cdcc2dd96c8350_gender-gap.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="300" width="300"></span>Human Resources departments are dominated by women 70 percent of the time, yet men in the field <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122462820367156127.html" target="_blank">dominate when it comes to salary</a>. The pay gap between male and female HR executives trickles down to every level of the department: In 2007, the median salary for male HR managers was 47 percent more than female paychecks, while male rank-and-file employees took home 28 percent more than their female counterparts. </p> <p>One HR consultant assumes the gap could be blamed at least partially on the fact that many men in HR were executives at other firms who were recruited to their roles and enticed with the hefty compensation they were already earning. It is interesting that the people in charge of our payroll and employment issues have their own very visible gender wage-gap. </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2435913#comment gender gap income news salary The Grind women Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:00:40 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2435913 http://www.savvysugar.com/slideshow/2428108 <a href="/slideshow/2428108?page=0"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/44_2008/9337af6ae2faa20c_resume.xlarge.jpg" alt="Five Things to Bring to a Job Interview" title="Five Things to Bring to a Job Interview" class="image xlarge inline left" height="320" width="241" /></a>Job hunting is a process more people are having to go through as companies undergo big layoffs in the face of a challenged economy. It's competitive out there and the little details matter more with crowded applicant pools. Make your case stronger by showing up prepared — check for these five items before you head out the door.<div id='pager' style='margin:25px auto;text-align:center;margin:8px; '><a href="/slideshow/2428108?page=0">Start Slideshow</a></div> http://www.savvysugar.com/slideshow/2428108#comment interview job job search The Grind Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:30:20 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2428108 http://www.savvysugar.com/2426918 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/44_2008/7b379e691f246f76_manage-up.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarge" height="320" width="211"></span>Annual performance reviews are right around the corner, so let's brush up on the boss's lingo to make sure we understand the feedback we're given. If your boss told you that you need to "manage up," would you know what she meant? </p> <p><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122511931313072047.html" target="_blank">According to Rosanne Badowski</a>, co-author of <b>Managing Up: How to Forge an Effective Relationship With Those Above You</b>, your boss wants you to "go above and beyond the tasks assigned to you so that you can enhance your manager's work." Helping your manager in this way makes you a greater asset and will make you more competitive for a promotion — managing up is a "help me help you" type of role, and it can certainly work in your favor. </p> <p>Executive coach Mariette Edwards says there are a slew of steps you can take to show you are learning to manage up, including things like jumping in when needed; maintaining a good attitude no matter what; doing quality work; keeping your boss informed; building relationships; being a good follower when the situation dictates it. Get the gist? </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2426918#comment career job Manage Up Performance Review Savvy Vocab The Grind Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:30:40 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2426918 http://www.savvysugar.com/2421122 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/43_2008/26c4981d44788c06_work-late.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarge" height="226" width="300"></span>We burned the candle from both ends during college, and during our professional lives many of us have been known to burn the midnight oil on occasion. Too many of us are guilty of taking our work home with us and fighting sleep with the glow of our computer screens. What's the latest you've stayed at the office or kept yourself up working? </p> <p><br clear=all><br /> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2421122#comment career I'm Asking job The Grind Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:00:53 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2421122 http://www.savvysugar.com/2421099 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/43_2008/e68d11bd6eabd69b_raise.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="300" width="300"></span>Performance reviews aren't all about the money, but for an employee's bottom line, they are. Companies have been making big decisions this quarter based on the poor performance of the past year and the uncertainty they face going in to 2009. With big companies laying off by the thousands (in the last week we saw Yahoo and Goldman Sachs cut ten percent of their massive workforces) and many smaller companies instilling temporary hiring freezes, we can be fairly certain that 2008 raises will be, at most, unremarkable. So what if you want more to show for your hard work in the last year than the fact that you held on to your job? See three things to ask for when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2421099">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2421099#comment career job Performance Review raise salary The Grind Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:30:20 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2421099 http://www.savvysugar.com/2420302 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/43_2008/886882e94c361a43_bath.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right outline xlarge" height="203" width="305"></span>There are two main points that I took away from reading <a href="http://www.careerbuilder.com/share/aboutus/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=pr466&amp;sd=10%2f22%2f2008&amp;ed=12%2f31%2f2008&amp;siteid=cbpr&amp;sc_cmp1=cb_pr466_" target="_blank">the results of a recent Careerbuilder survey</a>: Some bosses actually drive by employees' homes when they've called in sick, and some people will say anything to get out of going to work. Both parties are guilty, but the boss might be doing more damage than the employee in this case. </p> <p>Thirty-one percent of the employers surveyed said they follow up with employees who call in sick, some require doctor's notes, others check in by calling, and a creepy percentage drives by the employee's home. The employers reported actual excuses they've heard, and the most unusual responses are below. I try to give people the benefit of the doubt, but really, most of these are ridiculous. Which do you think is the worst?</p> <ul> <li>Employee didn’t want to lose the parking space in front of his house.</li> <li>Employee hit a turkey while riding a bike.</li> <li>Employee said he had a heart attack early that morning, but that he was “all better now."</li> <li>Employee donated too much blood.</li> <li>Employee’s dog was stressed out after a family reunion.</li> <li>Employee was kicked by a deer.</li> <ul> <p>See six more excuses when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2420302">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2420302#comment boss job paid sick leave The Grind Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:00:21 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2420302 http://www.savvysugar.com/2420169 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2420169"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2420169',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2420169');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/43_2008/3e35acd97ab6a007_work-from-home.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="231" width="305"></span>More employers are allowing employees to work from home on Fridays as a way to save on gas, a definite work perk if you ask me. Working from home can be better for some people because they claim to be more efficient without office distractions, but others claim the opposite — some workers need the office setting to be as productive as possible. Would you take the option to work from home every day if your boss were to offer it? </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2420169" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Would You Take the Option to Work From Home Every Day?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Yes, I would jump on the option to always work from home.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> Maybe, but I don't really prefer one over the other.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> No, I'd rather be in the office most days.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="3" class="form-radio" /> Something else. See my comments below. </label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2420169" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.savvysugar.com/2420169#comment home office job poll Savvy poll The Grind Your Two Cents Sun, 26 Oct 2008 07:00:14 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2420169 http://www.savvysugar.com/2406643 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/2/22911/43_2008/e3d84eea342336e0_55842487.xlarger.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarger" height="400" width="266"></span>Despite speculation that <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2368104" >salaries in 2010 may be lower than 2000</a>, next year's paycheck is probably safe. That is according to a recent study that <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122472917223661519.html" target="_blank">shows that employers don't expect to make major changes</a> to next year's salary budgets.</p> <p>So how are our checks safe despite the dangerous economic climate and tightening of corporate budgets? Most salary budgets for next year were mapped out in April. Unfortunately, the same study found employers do plan to slim workforces, cut back on hiring, and minimize bonus payouts. </p> <blockquote><p>Earlier this month, the New York firm looked at 2009 salary-budget projections for 190 midsize and large US firms with a total of 2.8 million employees and average annual revenue of $5 billion. The majority — 58 percent — said they haven't changed their budget projections from April; 24 percent said they have, but plan to reduce their budgets by only one-half of a percentage point. Surprisingly, 18 percent said they expect to increase their budgets from the Spring by one-tenth of a percentage point.</p></blockquote> <p>Do you expect your paycheck will be reduced, stay the same, or see a healthy growth?<br /> <a href="http://gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a> </p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2406643#comment economy salary The Grind Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:30:05 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2406643 http://www.savvysugar.com/2404169 <p>Having friends and confidants at work offers many benefits — namely <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2327035" >someone to vent to, have lunch with, and help you</a> when you have a question or feel lost. Of course, if you are close enough your co-workers may start asking you advice on personal career-related matters like asking for a raise, how to impress the boss, their criticism of management, or even looking for a new job. Do you offer up advice when co-workers ask or do you prefer to let them fend for themselves?<br /> <span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/2/22911/43_2008/c01eb9b9c29cb36d_113834_579_pre.preview.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image preview" height="358" width="550"></span><br /> Photos copyright <a href="http://www.abc.com" target="_blank">2007 ABC, Inc.</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2404169#comment co-worker I'm Asking The Grind Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:00:44 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2404169 http://www.savvysugar.com/slideshow/2408649 <a href="/slideshow/2408649?page=0"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/2/22911/43_2008/eb13bfed98046abb_11.xlarge.jpg" alt="10 Ways to Save Time and Be More Productive" title="10 Ways to Save Time and Be More Productive" class="image xlarge inline left" height="320" width="320" /></a>Nearly everyday I hear a co-worker sigh and say, "It's 5:30! OMG! How did that happen?!" Truth be told there aren't always enough hours in the day to complete your tasks. I have put together a list of some of the most basic tips that will help you shave a few minutes here and there and encourage you to keep up your momentum through the day so your stress meter doesn't skyrocket at five. <div id='pager' style='margin:25px auto;text-align:center;margin:8px; '><a href="/slideshow/2408649?page=0">Start Slideshow</a></div> http://www.savvysugar.com/slideshow/2408649#comment lists organizing productivity slideshow The Grind tips Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:30:29 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2408649 http://www.savvysugar.com/2405866 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/2/22911/43_2008/1b1414b3f435f28d_dv1977013.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="320" width="287"></span>The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits went up by a larger than expected rate last week, according to <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/24/business/economy/24econ.html" target="_blank">The New York Times</a>. </p> <p>Claims for state unemployment insurance benefits increased to 478,000 in the week that ended Oct. 18, from 463,000 the previous week, the Labor Department said. Apparently it was the 26th consecutive week that claims were above three million, which the <b>NYT</b> touts as a "sign that the slowing economy was making it harder for workers to find jobs."</p> <blockquote><p>“The story is that the underlying trend is moving up pretty strongly and job losses are clearly getting worse,” said Nigel Gault, chief United States economist at Global Insight in Lexington, Mass.</p></blockquote> <p><a href="http://gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2405866#comment benefits economy health insurance The Grind Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:00:33 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2405866 http://www.savvysugar.com/2398905 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/43_2008/9df18018f083141b_regis-and-kelly.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="320" width="289"></span>Maybe the person you spend all day with at the office has become close to you simply because you're forced to be around the person all day, but <a href="http://www.careerbuilder.com/share/aboutus/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=pr465&amp;sd=10%2f15%2f2008&amp;ed=12%2f31%2f2008&amp;siteid=cbpr&amp;sc_cmp1=cb_pr465_/" target="_blank">according to a recent Careerbuilder survey</a>, there is a 20 percent chance your significant other is jealous. The survey discovered that out of more than 6,000 respondents, 10 percent said they have a work spouse, and of those people who feel they might as well be married to their co-worker, 20 percent said their actual significant other is jealous of that person. Workers were asked to rank platonic couples we see working together on TV, and below is the final ranked list. Do you feel like you have a work spouse?</p> <ol> <li> Regis and Kelly</li> <li>David Letterman and Paul Shaffer</li> <li>Jay Leno and Kevin Eubanks</li> <li>Meredith Vieira and Matt Lauer</li> <li>Howard Stern and Robin Quivers</li> <li>Judge Judy and Petri Byrd</li> </ol> <p>See the other six platonic couples when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2398905">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2398905#comment co-worker job The Grind work Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:10:27 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2398905 http://www.savvysugar.com/node/2403887 <p><a href="http://savvysugar.com/slideshow/1646964" >10 Jobs That Could Cause You Pain</a> We all know that work can be a pain, but some jobs actually cause physical pain due to the nature of what's required to get the job done. ABC News put together a list of the ten jobs that could cause harm, and while some are expected others might just surprise you. </p> http://www.savvysugar.com/node/2403887#comment The Grind Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:30:56 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2403887 http://www.savvysugar.com/2399720 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/43_2008/c9eb2c33526f4444_health-care.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right outline xlarge" height="320" width="270"></span>The most confusing part of getting my first job out of college wasn't getting used to the structured days, it was deciphering the health care plan options that were offered in my benefits package. Years later, the choices make a little more sense but they still aren't 100 percent clear, and one thing is for sure: health care is more expensive. Hewitt Associates estimates that total health care spending will cost eight percent more than it was last year, and not paying attention to whether or not your plan is best for you could mean you are spending more than necessary. CNN Money <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2008/10/15/pf/open_enrollment.moneymag/index.htm/" target="_blank">broke down how to evaluate</a> the situation so you can make changes to your plan for 2009 if needed.</p> <ol> <li><b>Separate the apples from the oranges.</b> More companies are offering the option of high-deductible plans with an HSA. This type of plan will likely save you money while you're healthy, but could end up costing you more when you are sick. Make sure you can afford the deductible before opting for this plan.</li> <li><b>Narrow the oranges.</b> Are your doctors in-network? And would you ever want to go out of network? If you want to keep your current provider, call your doctors to see if they'll accept the plans you're considering. Note that HMO and POS plans usually require a recommendation to see a specialist, so if you're too busy to fit in an extra appointment just to get the referral, a PPO might be a better choice.</li> </ol> <p>Don't miss steps three and four, just </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2399720">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2399720#comment benefits health insurance The Grind Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:45:43 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2399720 http://www.savvysugar.com/slideshow/2400111 <a href="/slideshow/2400111?page=0"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/43_2008/9a222fcbbcb30fd1_heidi-klum.xlarge.jpg" alt="Speakers Who Inspire: Maria Shriver, Jennifer Lopez, and More" title="Speakers Who Inspire: Maria Shriver, Jennifer Lopez, and More" class="image xlarge inline left" height="320" width="243" /></a>What started out as a small government initiative for working women is now an event attended by thousands and draws only the most inspirational voices to speak. The <a href="http://www.californiawomen.org/the-womens-conference">2008 Women's Conference</a> was held in Long Beach, CA yesterday, hosted by Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger. The all-day conference drew a crowd of 14,000 international women from various professional walks of life and 60 speakers aiming to "empower and inspire women to become architects of change." The agenda covered all the bases with discussions about how to live an authentic life, how to step forward with confidence, starting your own business, managing your financial life, and many, many, more. Check out who was on stage — hit start slideshow to begin. <div id='pager' style='margin:25px auto;text-align:center;margin:8px; '><a href="/slideshow/2400111?page=0">Start Slideshow</a></div> http://www.savvysugar.com/slideshow/2400111#comment Arnold Schwarzenegger Jennifer Lopez Maria Shriver motivation The Grind Warren Buffett women Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:00:42 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2400111 http://www.savvysugar.com/2399069 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/43_2008/b6da8938f6b57a8c_job-fair.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarge" height="320" width="242"></span>The class of 2009 is well in to its first semester of senior year, and the future could be even more up in the air for this group than it has been for previous graduates. The job market won't exactly be welcoming the class of '09 with opening arms and evidence of that can be seen in the reduction of corporate recruiters on college campuses. A survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers projects the <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122464035263357361.html" target="_blank">weakest outlook in hiring for new graduates</a> in six years, while just two months ago the group projected a 6 percent increase in hiring. </p> <p>The job market is changing rapidly and the decline in hiring projections can be attributed to a number of factors, like a weaker financial sector and tighter budgets all around. <b>The Wall Street Journal</b> spoke with one senior finance major at NYU who planned on making his career on Wall Street, and is now exploring other options like Teach for America. He says the economic downturn makes young job seekers "feel freer to pursue your real passions." </p> <p>Do you think the weak job market will allow new graduates to choose paths truer to themselves? </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2399069#comment career Jobs new grad The Grind unemployment Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:30:33 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2399069 http://www.savvysugar.com/2395696 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2395696"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2395696',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2395696');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p>Discrimination can have many ugly faces; whether it's deliberate or unintentional it never feels good when you've been unfairly treated. On Sunday's episode of <a href="http://www.buzzsugar.com/tag/Mad+Men/" >Mad Men</a>, Peggy Olsen finally got the office she deserves — one that doesn't double as the copy room. She made the change happen by standing up for herself and believing that her contributions were enough to warrant her own office, even if she was (gasp!) a woman. </p> <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/43_2008/57e0aa4b56586fd2_mad-men.xxlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image center xxlarge" height="352" width="500"></span></p> <p>Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.amctv.com/" target="_blank">AMC</a></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2395696" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Your Two Cents: Have You Felt Discriminated Against at Work?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Yes, I've felt discriminated against at work.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> No, but I've witnessed discrimination toward co-workers.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> No, I've never felt discriminated against at work.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="3" class="form-radio" /> Something else. I'll tell you in the comments below. </label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2395696" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.savvysugar.com/2395696#comment discrimination Mad Men poll Savvy poll The Grind Your Two Cents Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:00:20 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2395696 http://www.savvysugar.com/2393952 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/43_2008/45bc0eec792029bd_review.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarger" height="376" width="250"></span>We are nearing the end of the year and many companies are gearing up for annual employee performance reviews. There isn't universal support for this type of review process that often involves written feedback from managers regarding their employees, usually presented in person in a one-on-one or two-on-one format. Samuel L. Colbert <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122426318874844933.html" target="_blank">for The Wall Street Journal writes</a>, "It destroys morale, kills teamwork and hurts the bottom line. And that's just for starters." Colbert backs up his opinion with an argument featuring seven points. Do you agree with his idea to get rid of performance reviews? </p> <ol> <li><b>Two people, two mind-sets</b>."The boss wants to discuss where performance needs to be improved, while the subordinate is focused on such small issues as compensation, job progression and career advancement. At best, the discussion accomplishes nothing."</li> <li><b>Performance doesn't determine pay</b>. "The performance review is simply the place where the boss comes up with a story to justify the predetermined pay."</li> <li><b>Objectivity is subjective</b>. "The closest one can get to "objective" feedback is making an evaluator's personal preferences, emotional biases, personal agendas and situational motives for giving feedback sufficiently explicit."</li> </ol> <p>See four more points when you </p> <p><a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2393952">read more</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2393952#comment career job Performance Review The Grind Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:30:07 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2393952 http://www.savvysugar.com/2390941 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/43_2008/ff4e63d51d7f1fed_will-smith.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarger" height="386" width="205"></span>Keanu Reeves kept it coming in <b>The Matrix</b> movies, but the role of Neo wasn't initially offered to the actor. <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/worklife/10/20/mf.rejected.movies/index.html" target="_blank">Will Smith turned down the role</a> saying, "I would have absolutely messed up <b>The Matrix</b>. At that point I wasn't smart enough as an actor to let the movie be — whereas Keanu was." It takes a mix of maturity, self-awareness, and instinct to know when a project is more than you can handle, and it's an important lesson for our working lives. </p> <p>Will's career was obviously unaffected by his decision to reject the role; in fact, if he went forward against his instincts, perhaps he wouldn't be flashing that smile as <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/1804617/" >the biggest-earning actor</a> in Hollywood. We should always be up for new challenges that add to our career development and take calculated risks, but know when it's better to back away from a project that's over your head or if you aren't nearly qualified for a job that is offered to you. Be confident about your abilities, but be realistic and let your instincts guide you. </p> <p><a href="http://www.wireimage.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2390941#comment career The Grind Will Smith Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:00:48 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2390941 http://www.savvysugar.com/2381765 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/42_2008/6fa741f01007b20d_woman.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarge" height="320" width="213"></span>Most of <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2023246/" >our retirement dreams revolve around</a> a lot of R and R, but <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/10/17/octogenarian.waitress.ap/index.html" target="_blank">88-year-old Rosie Donaghey</a> came out of her retirement at age 70 to work as a waitress. This golden girl reentered the workforce after her husband passed away in 1994, and now has a loyal customer following that appreciates her wit and wisecracks. She currently works at the Wicked Wolf restaurant in East Bronx, NY, where she's locally famous for saying things like, "I'd rather be shot than eat clams."</p> <p>Rosie says that working isn't a necessity for her financially, but it's apparent that the job means just as much to her as it does to the customers that love her. Going after what we want doesn't ever have to end! She also has some advice for anyone striving to be a great waitress: "Be pleasant, and let them take their pick of tables." She later added, "I guess it's the blarney." </p> <p>Her last statement rings true in many professions — the gift of gab can go a long way. </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2381765#comment job The Grind work Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:30:40 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2381765 http://www.savvysugar.com/2383769 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2383769"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2383769',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2383769');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/42_2008/56dac66477040669_abroad.xlarge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarge" height="320" width="229"></span>When it seems like every possible solution leads to a dead end, the seemingly sensible conclusion could be to just start over. Many American professionals <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122411853414838967.html" target="_blank">are trying their luck outside the country</a>, having been ousted by their jobs and left with pessimistic feelings about the future of the US job market. </p> <p>Would you consider expatriating for career opportunities? </p> <p><br clear=all> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2383769" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Would You Consider Moving Abroad For Work?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Yes, I'd consider working abroad.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> Maybe, but I'm not sure I could handle a big cultural change.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> No, I wouldn't consider moving out of the country for a job.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="3" class="form-radio" /> Something else. See my comments below. </label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2383769" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.savvysugar.com/2383769#comment economy job poll Savvy poll The Grind Your Two Cents Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:30:41 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2383769 http://www.savvysugar.com/2380858 <p>Workday parties at the office are usually hard to get excited about — it's not that people don't care about their co-worker's birthday or baby, but most gatherings are inevitably awkward and employees are surprised to realize they'd rather be at their desks. Unless, of course, there are enticing treats involving icing. </p> <p>Phyllis understands this and uses sheet cake as motivation for the Dunder Mifflin employees to donate money for Jan's baby shower on last night's episode of <a href="http://www.buzzsugar.com/tags/" >The Office</a>. She tells Stanley and Oscar to "look at it as if you're paying for the cake, not the baby, sheet cake." Check out the video below of the party committee preparing for the baby shower. What's your take on conference room parties? Does cake make everything better?</p> <p> <div style='width:455px' id="spi_tabs_container"> <div id="spi_tabs_top"> <div id="spi_tabs_topL"></div> <div id="spi_tabs_topR"></div> </div> <div class="panel chatter_chatter fbceleb " > <center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://images.teamsugar.com/static/js/swfobject.js"></script> <p style=margin:0px;padding:0px id="player_2380950"><a href="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer">Get Flash</a> to see this player.</p> <script type="text/javascript"> var so2380950 = new SWFObject('/static/flash/mediaplayer.swf','mpl','400','300','7'); so2380950.addParam('allowfullscreen','true'); so2380950.addVariable("file",'2380950.flv'); so2380950.addVariable('height', 328); so2380950.addVariable('image','/media/cooked/thumbs/2380950.jpg'); so2380950.addVariable('width','400'); so2380950.addVariable('logo','/static/imgs/watermark/savvysugar.png'); so2380950.write('player_2380950'); </script> </center> </div> <div id="spi_tabs_bot"> <div id="spi_tabs_botL"></div> <div id="spi_tabs_botR"></div> </div> </div></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2380858#comment office office party Rainn Wilson Savvy TV Steve Carell The Grind The Office Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:20:17 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2380858 http://www.savvysugar.com/2369471 <p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/42_2008/boss_0_0.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image left xlarge" height="280" width="280"></span>To all of you boss ladies out there, Happy Boss's Day! October 16 marks the holiday for showing our bosses how much they are valued, and with 56 percent of you <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/2349410/" >respecting your superior</a> it seems there is a lot of thanks to go around. </p> <p>Boss's Day might be slightly uncomfortable for someone that isn't used to singing her boss's praises directly, but as long as it comes off as a genuine thank-you your boss will welcome your effort in reaching out. Remember, it's very possible to be seen as a kiss-up in this situation, so don't go over the top in expressing your appreciation. </p> <p>Will you be acknowledging your boss today, or is Boss's Day just another meaningless Hallmark holiday?</p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.savvysugar.com/2369471#comment boss Boss's Day job The Grind Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:30:00 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2369471 http://www.savvysugar.com/2365158 <!-- no strip poll --><div id="epoll-view-2365158"></div><script type="text/javascript">new Ajax.Request('/epoll/view/2365158',{method:'get',onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$('epoll-view-2365158');epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});</script><noscript><p><p><span class="inline left"><img src="http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/10/104165/42_2008/boss.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image right xlarge" height="210" width="315"></span>One of the common questions used to weigh whether or not a career track is right for you, is to ask if you could see yourself doing your boss's job. The corner office may seem appealing when compared to your cubicle, but observing the real responsibilities and day-to-day decisions made in that office might make you think twice about making yourself comfortable in your boss's chair. </p> <p>Photo copyright 2008 <a href="http://abc.go.com/" target="_blank">ABC, Inc.</a></p> </p><!-- no strip poll --><form action="/2365158" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Would You Want Your Boss&#039;s Job?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="0" class="form-radio" /> Yes, I could see myself in my boss's job. </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="1" class="form-radio" /> Maybe, but I need to learn more about her job before knowing for sure.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="2" class="form-radio" /> No, I wouldn't want my boss's job.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label class="option"><input type="radio" name="edit[choice]" value="3" class="form-radio" /> I am the boss! </label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="2365158" /> <input type="submit" name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --></noscript><!-- no strip poll --> http://www.savvysugar.com/2365158#comment boss career job Savvy poll The Grind Your Two Cents Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:00:49 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/2365158